N’famady Kouyaté – The Successors of the Mandingue (UK)

N’famady‘s music is rooted in the Mandingue tradition of his West African homeland with new interpretations and energy provided by the indie, pop, and jazz influences of the UK. His primary instrument is the balafon – a traditional wooden xylophone, sacred to West African culture and his family heritage of the griot. He’s performance will be with a full band line up as The Successors of the Mandingue, instrumentation includes balafon, keyboards, drumkit, djembe, guitars, kora, congas, saxophone, trumpet, and callabash. They’ll always create amazing atmospheres and vibrations wherever he goes, and audiences are charmed by his infectious enthusiasm and joy.