AMADOU KALISSA

Amadou first picked up the Kora at age 10 and his skill and passion quickly developed. At 17 years of age, Amadou became a valued member of the 7 piece group ‘Les Petit Sorciers de Guinee’ as lead Dun Dun player.

This vibrant group was headed by Papa Kouyate, who was the percussionist for Miriam Makeba (Mama Africa).

Amadou began touring internationally with the group in 2002 and was chosen to go on his third European tour, performing beside the well-known Djembefola ‘Fadouba Oulare in 2006’.

Amadou’s dynamic nature brings out the fire in the Dun Dun and Djembe and elicits delicate transporting melodies on the Kora. Experiencing Amadou’s Kora playing is a magical blend of technique and emotion that softly transports all on an ancient meandering journey back to Africa.

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