Mamady Keita - Mamady Lèè

Mamady Keita - Mamady Lèè

Mamady's 7th album (2001) celebrates the djeli or griot, a key figure in the culture of the Mandingue. Featuring griot singers and songs this album explores the richness of the stories and proverbs that are an integral component of village life.

This album celebrates the djeli or griot, a key figure in the culture of the Mandingue. The griot is a historian and "living library," the conservator of proverbs/sayings that regulate how life is lived, as well as a singer/musician as many of the griot's stories are shared through song. Featuring griot singers and songs (lyrics included in the liner notes), this album delves into the richness and mystique of the griot tradition and illustrates an integral component of village life. Once again, Mamady uses the djembe to pay homage to the history and traditions of the Mandingue, demonstrating his dedication to preserving the culture.

Songs

• Mamady Lèè
• Sabunyuma
• Sona Maniamba
• Badenya
• Nakouda
• Tan M'baraduro
• E! Madamule
• Bando Djeli
• Lolè