Mamajowali playing at Mount Diablo Coffee House

Mamajowali

Mamadou Sidibe   Joe Craven    Walter Strauss

To
hear these three virtuoso musicians from far-flung places collaborate
is to take in three souls, listening and greeting one another in a
universal language—seamlessly interweaving two continents and three
bright musical sensibilities. The blend of kamala ngoni (the hunter’s
harp) with six-string guitar, percussion, fiddle, mandolin and singing
is uncommon and familiar while traditional and innovative—all at the
same time. Mamajowali is “Afromericana” music.

Mamadou Sidibe is  an award winning musician and master of the kamale ngoni (hunter's harp).  Multi-instrumentalist Joe Craven was percussionist/ violinist with David Grisman for 17 years.  Fingerstyle guitar ace Walter Strauss draws on American roots, world music traditions, and jazz to create a sound uniquely his own.  

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Suggested donation:  $20. ($5 for children 6-15, under 6 free -- cash or check only at the door. No one turned away for lack of ability to pay.)