All musical instruments are authentic pieces imported directly from west Africa
(Guinea, Mali, Senegal, Sierra Leone.). The craftsmen who create them are descended from families who have produced the same artefacts from generations. They have mastered the techniques of selecting materials and building instruments through the years. Hear for yourself the unique sound that first echoed through Africa and now the world
"nurturing and strengthening cultural diversity through music and the arts."
The World Concerts takes place the first Friday of each month from 7 – 10 pm. in the Melody Bar at the Gladstone Hotel located at 1214 Queen Street West, Toronto. The concerts are all age, free events. The series features a diverse lineup of performers with a strong focus on African music.
African, world & roots music photography plus music events, news and comment
from in and around Toronto.
Official web site of Guitarist and singer Alpha Yaya Diallo, from Guinea in West Africa
Latest news from Guinea / Forum (French web site)
Kora history and information in French.
Hooked On Drums - Bringing the Life-Changing Power of African Drums to Urban Youth
Hooked On Drums™ brings the upbeat, inspiring rhythms of African djembe drumming from the Malinke people in Guinea , West Africa to kids in urban Chicago.
Hooked On Drums blog
Djembe, Guinea dance, music, djembefola video mp3, tradition, history, events, workshops, Concerts, performances...and much more.
A tribute to the talent of the people of west Africa, specially Guinea.
An invitation to knowledge through travel..