About

Mamady’s greatest wish in his lifetime was for the rhythms he created to be taught to as many people as possible.

Besides MK Rhythms module courses, we’d also like to have a workshop every year where we share Mamady’s creations with the rest of the world.

And we believe the best time to do that is on the anniversary of his transition.

We also wish to honour Mamady’s legacy by making this workshop a fundraising event to support the medical centre that he built for his village Balandougou, which is situated beside his burial ground.

100% of the fees from this online workshop will be contributed to this fund.

This fund is managed by Mamady’s eldest – Abdoulaye Keïta – who oversees the continuation of the medical centre in the village, as well as the upkeep of the surroundings around Mamady’s burial ground.

rhythms

• Rhythm

  LENKE

  His village life
  The wood that Mamady only used for his djembe. Also known as the “devil wood”.

• Rhythm

  FARTALEN

  His society views
  This rhythm was created to go along with a song which was sung about orphans in society.

• Rhythm

  LALILI

  His views on human virtues
  This means “advice” in Malinkè. In life, we should always listen and follow good advice.

• Rhythm

  FADOUBA

  His tribute to great djembefolas
  The master djembefola who was 20 years older than Mamady, from Faranah region.

• Rhythm

  ANTA

  His performance career
  It means “Let’s go” in Malinĸè. The opening rhythm Mamady performed with his group Sewa Kan in the 2004 Couleur Café performance that was celebrated by djembe communities worldwide.

• Rhythm

  Touma

  His family
  Mamady’s birth father who was a master hunter. His full name was Toumanin Keïta. Mamady’s 3rd birth child, whom he normally referred to as Muhammed, is named Toumanin as well.

• Rhythm

  CHRISTIAN

  His students
  A student from France who is a very good percussionist. Despite his professional skills, he always behaved as a beginner in Mamady’s workshops. Mamady remembered him as a very sweet and humble student.

How it works

• Online assignments on Google Drive

  Video and audio demonstrations will be provided via Google Drive, together with online assignments (text and video-based) and quizzes.