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Masato Kubota (kubm)  > Events & What's New > 2006 > Apr - Mamady Keita Drum Workshop in Phoenix
Mamady is back and gave a workshop in Phoenix for the weekend of April 8th-9th, 2006. Mamady, Monette (Mrs. Keita) and David drove together all the way from San Diego, while Martin came support the workshop from Tucson. Day-1 was in a very casual and family-like environment at Lorin and Bernd's residence. Thanks to Rolena for preparing wonderful lunch for the entire party. Day-2 was at Domba Studio in Tempe. As always, many thanks to Lorin & Bernd (AZ Drum & Dance) who made it happen!

Mamady and Monette will be traveling through Middle East, Europe and Japan for the next 4-1/2 months with finishing their world tour with 2-week workshop at Mishima Is. in Japan in the end of August. Thank you, Mamady & Monette, for the visit to Phoenix, and Bon voyage!
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Masato Kubota (kubm) > Quite amazing, isn't it?
Masato Kubota (kubm) > Mamady in shade
Masato Kubota (kubm) > Three Trees from Sedona.  He sometime rides his motorbike with two djembes attached in the back! - He even traveled once with three Dunun set on top!!
Masato Kubota (kubm) > Dinner at Sawadee
Masato Kubota (kubm) > David and his younger brother
Masato Kubota (kubm) > My new friend, Ann - I am glad that you made it!
Masato Kubota (kubm) > If you can see sound of djembe...
Masato Kubota (kubm) > Mamady teaching a rhythm called Dibon - "Dibon is a romantic kind of bird; always staying together with a partner all day, then go sleep on different trees."  Dibon is a rhythm for farmers: Usually played on their way home after work in the fields.
Masato Kubota (kubm) > Day-2 (Sunday): Mamady talks about history and cultural background of drumming born and developed in the old Mali Empire in West Africa - "Drumming is all about joy and unity.  When we celebrate events in our life, we always drum, sing and dance...".

"We are drumming an instrument invented by some creative mind at least as old as 13th century in Mali Empire.  Style of drumming, singing and dancing have been developed and carried over throughout so many generations."

Mamady is one of a few individuals who is conciously determined to serve as a carrier of the tradition to the next generation.  He talks about importance of appreciating one's own culture and tradition.
Quite amazing, isn't it?
 > Quite amazing, isn't it?
Quite amazing, isn't it?
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