Alpha Rhythm Roots

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

Batuki Music Society

http://www.batukimusic.ca/

"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.

Music Africa - Afrofest Toronto

http://www.musicafrica.org

Ontario Arts Council

http://www.arts.on.ca/index.aspx

T.O. Music Pix

http://www.to-music.ca/index.htm

African, world & roots music photography plus music events, news and comment

from in and around Toronto.

Alpha Yaya Diallo

http://www.alphayayadiallo.com

Official web site of Guitarist and singer Alpha Yaya Diallo, from Guinea in West Africa

Boubah.com

http://www.guineenews.org/

Latest news from Guinea / Forum (French web site)

Mamadou Diabate

http://www.koramali.com/fabrication.php

Technical information about the Kora in French (some in English)

such as fabrication process and details.

Toumani Diabate

http://www.toumani-diabate.com/

Kora history and information in French.

Master drummer Famoudou Konate web site.

http://www.famoudoukonate.com

Master drummer Mamady Keita - North Americain web site - Tam Tam Mandingue

http://ttmusa.org

Naby Camara - Master musician from Guinea West Africa (Balafon)

http://www.nabycamara.com/

Hooked On Drums - Bringing the Life-Changing Power of African Drums to Urban Youth

http://www.hookedondrums.org/

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.

http://hookedondrums.blogspot.com/

Story of Famoudou Konate in his early days in North America.

Donaba

http://www.donaba.net

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..