Mogolu - Musik

Kimi Djabaté Was Raised In Tabato Guinea-Bissau A Village Known For Its Griots Hereditary Singer-Poets Whose Songs Of Praise And Tales Of History And Legends Play An Essential Role In Africa’s Musical Life. Centuries Ago Djabaté’s Ancestors A Wandering Troupe Of Musicians From Mali Traveled To The Region And The King Of Guinea So Loved Their Songs He Invited Them To Stay And Offered Them The Territory Of Tabato. Ever Since The Area Has Been A Recognized Center For Music Dance Handcrafts And Other Creative Arts. Djabaté Was Born Into A Poor But Musically Accomplished Family In Tabato On January 20 1975. His Parents Two Brothers And His Sister Were All Professional Musicians. Recognized As A Prodigy Djabaté Began Playing The Balafón The African Xylophone When He Was Just Three Years Old And Soon After Learned To Play Many Other Traditional Instruments. As A Pre-Teen He Was Sent To The Neighboring Village Of Sonako To Study The Kora Which Provided A Foundation For Subsequent Accomplishments As A Guitarist. As His Musicianship Developed Djabaté Also Mastered A Wide Variety Of Traditional Drums And Other Percussion Instruments. Music Was Not A Past Time Or A Hobby For The Young Djabaté However And From A Very Young Age He Was Obliged To Contribute To The Family’s Income By Performing At Weddings And Baptism Ceremonies. Djabaté’s Early Talents Proved Both A Gift And A Burden As His Family Often Forced Him To Sing And Dance Against His Will And He Had Little Time To Partake In The Carefree Fun And Games Of Other Children His Age. Djabaté’s Parents As Well As His Uncle Provided The Young Phenom With Excellent Training In Traditional Mandingo Music But Djabaté Was Also Interested In Popular African Genres Such As The Local Dance Music Style Gumbé Nigerian Afrobeat Cape Verdean Morna Not To Mention Western Jazz And Blues. In 1994 Djabaté Toured Europe As A Member Of The National Music And Dance Ensemble Of Guinea-Bissau And He Decided To Settle In Lisbon Portugal. Djabaté’s Move To Europe Proved To Be One Of The Most Difficult Experiences Of His Life And He Faced Many Personal Challenges Adapting To A Different Culture And Society. After Over Fifteen Years In Europe Djabaté Still Remains Devoted To The Music He Grew Up With In Guinea-Bissau Although He Brings Elements Of His Own Influences And Experiences To Forge A Unique And Personal Sound. In Europe Djabaté Has Collaborated With Many Exceptional Musicians Including Mory Kanté Waldemar Bastos Netos De Gumbé And Others. In 2005 Djabaté Released His First Solo Album Teriké Which He Released Independently. Djabaté’s Second Solo Album Karam Was Released In 2009 By Cumbancha. His Third Album Kanamalu Released In 2016 By Red Orange Recordings Covers Themes Ranging From Political And Social Issues To Emotions And The Importance Of Family. In Its Formation Were The Feelings And Thoughts That Reflect His Way Of Seeing And Experiencing The World Family His Culture And His Country. Management And Booking Red Orange Arts Agency
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