Famoudou Konate

Malinke master drummer from Guinea. Famoudou Konate is a virtuoso of the djembe drum and its orchestra. One of only a handful of initiated masters of the Malinke drumming tradition, Famoudou is universally respected as one of the world’s premiere djembe master drummers. He has dedicated his life to performing and preserving the music of his people, helping to elevate the djembe orchestra from its traditional roots to worldwide popularity.