The Fula Brothers, in their present form, maybe new to you, but they have visited Música Del Río in rarer forms in the past. Regular visitors to our home likely remember these fellows as two-thirds of the high energy trio, Mamajowali. These brothers are a burst of unbridled creative musicianship and joy.
Fifteen years ago, Mamadou Sidibe, player of the Malian hunters harp ('kamale ngoni') and Americana guitarist Walter Strauss began an innovative cross-cultural musical collaboration. Soulful, while simultaneously ancient and fresh. Together they weave intertwining melodies and rhythms, songs of two languages, and joyful improvisation into an ecstatic dialogue which the heart - and the feet - cannot resist. It’s intoxicating.
Mamadou has played a groundbreaking role in transforming the popular Wassoulou music of Mali. He was the first to break with tradition by taking this ancient harp outside its ceremonial role, into collaborative projects like the works of Mamajowali and the Fula Brothers.
Walter’s playing draws on great Americana guitar traditions. But what makes him truly unique is how he has creatively woven the influence of other global instruments into his guitar style. Longtime attendees of Música Del Río may remember Walter’s presence here, as far back as 2006, as lead guitarist for Corinne West & the Posse, at our very first house concert. Walter has been back numerous times because of his collaborative skills connecting diverse styles.
Come join us in welcoming Mamadou and Walter back into our home, on Saturday, March 23, at 7:30pm. They are the Fula Brothers.
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