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In 2018 I travelled to Senegal and Gambia to study the Kora. I stayed at the Konteh K***a School of Music in Brikama with Mafu Conteh and his family. It was an incredible experience to spend time with a family of jalis - a class of musicians, storytellers and historians amongst the Mandinka people of West Africa. I will never forget the warmth and generosity they all showed me.
Mafu and I quickly become good friends and we still keep in touch regularly. He is one of the most inspiring and talented musicians I have ever met, and allowed me to film him playing a few traditional songs in his own unique style. This one is called Famadenke.
If this music moves you and you wish to make a donation to Mafu and his family, please send me a direct message and I can arrange this (via paypal). Times are particularly hard for musicians in West Africa right now, so any amount is appreciated.
Mafu and I quickly become good friends and we still keep in touch regularly. He is one of the most inspiring and talented musicians I have ever met, and allowed me to film him playing a few traditional songs in his own unique style. This one is called Famadenke.
If this music moves you and you wish to make a donation to Mafu and his family, please send me a direct message and I can arrange this (via paypal). Times are particularly hard for musicians in West Africa right now, so any amount is appreciated.
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The Konteh K***a School of Music in Brikama, Gambia wants to welcome you to come and stay and study West African music and dance. You will be visiting a traditional griot family on their compound.
Jali Bakary Konteh will be at the school during February and March 2017 to run Kora Workshops.
Jali Bakary Konteh will be at the school during February and March 2017 to run Kora Workshops.
Hi everyone! I’m helping to organise a fundraising project to rebuild the house of the legendary kora player Alhaji Bai Konte in Gambia so it can be used for a place of learning for future generations as over the years it has fallen into dilapidation since his passing in 1983. Please check out the project and spread the word if you can, thanks in advance!
I met Jali Bakary Konteh at London's South Bank this afternoon playing the Kora masterful. What a pleasurable experience.
Dear Konteh K***a School of Music. We are truly inspired by the good work that you do do to promote Gambian music and culture and we are really to support you and work with you in every way. We wish you every success and blessing for the new year ahead.
Hey Karen Goff and Jali Bakary Konteh - let me know when you're planning your next trip over - would love to come and do some dance.
25th October 2014 - DON'T MISS
The First BRITISH Fundraiser and a great gig!
At The Rising Sun Brentwood CM15 9DJ
8pm - Live music from Jali Bakary Konteh, KORA KING, Margrit Hasler and The Mysfyts, great raffle prizes, CD's and T Shirts
Please bring your wallet and your smile
The First BRITISH Fundraiser and a great gig!
At The Rising Sun Brentwood CM15 9DJ
8pm - Live music from Jali Bakary Konteh, KORA KING, Margrit Hasler and The Mysfyts, great raffle prizes, CD's and T Shirts
Please bring your wallet and your smile
Have added the dancing Kora glyph to Musicman 1 at News Updates and Study pages..! www.musicman1.net Keep the faith...!!
If everyone that already likes this page, sends an invite to ALL of their FB friends, I just invited 1,362, this page and the fund raiser will explode with absolute JOY. Not only will the Konteh K***a School of Music build it's school, they'll be able to get more instruments and teachers. Are you with me on this? Ready, Set, GO!
Yes ma Bakary jalo UK number one kora star kaboom
Yes konteh k***a family with there future Great kora player jali Bakary konteh ma Boy Ma number one star
A Music School in Brikama, The Gambia focused on teaching and preserving traditional Mandinka music I was blown away. It is a West African harp.
Konteh K***a is the family compound of the Konteh Family in Brikama, Gambia. They are a “Jali” family, which means they belong a the caste of Mandinka musicians/storytellers/historians/praise-singers/advisors, which can trace its history back 800 years to the glory days of Soundiata and the Mali Empire. Alhaji Bai Konteh, found here on Wikipedia, was the first Jali to introduce the Kora to America
Operating as usual
18/07/2021
And the mango tree fell on kitchen of the school
18/07/2021
Sadly, on Wednesday night in the big storm, the school was damaged in the high winds. Fortunately, none of the family were hurt. The estimated cost of the repairs is gb £3,000
03/04/2016
Konteh K***a co founder Jali Bakary Konteh busker by in London:-)
14/10/2015
www.kontehk***a.org
Ladies and Gents.....WE ARE OFFICIALLY OPEN FOR BUSINESS!
We are hoping for a busy tourist season this year in Gambia, and have already booked 2 groups in the fall months who will stay in the comfortable rooms, enjoy local cooking and culture, and of course be immersed in the beautiful Mandinka music.
Contact us through FB or www.kontehk***a.org to set up your stay.
05/06/2015
Konteh K***a School of Music - Virtual Tour
Hey Everyone! It's been a while! But there's been a lot going on!
Check out the progress we've made with this virtual tour.
(sorry its a bit shaky;-))
https://youtu.be/xdHIN5xZ92Q
Konteh K***a School of Music - Virtual Tour See (a somewhat shaky iPhone) Video tour of the (Almost) finished Konteh K***a School of Music. Remaining work includes a second coat of paint, along with or...
30/11/2014
These awesome pieces of Marmot gear are available for only $75 as perks in our campaign!
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/konteh-k***a-school-of-music-final-stages/x/303041
30/11/2014
Konteh K***a School of Music - Final Stages - Indiegogo Campaign
Ladies and Gents! We have a long way to go, and only a little bit of time to do it! Please help us reach our goal of $8000 by December 19th! Lot's of awesome gift ideas for your holiday shopping are available!
http://youtu.be/H9gMmhwfHeM
Konteh K***a School of Music - Final Stages - Indiegogo Campaign Help us finish the Konteh K***a School of Music in Gambia, West Africa. Thanks to generous donations, since 2012 we've raised $22,000. We are only about $8,0...
21/11/2014
Konteh K***a School of Music - Final Stages
All sorts of Awesome Perks folks! Lets do this!
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/konteh-k***a-school-of-music-final-stages/x/303041
Konteh K***a School of Music - Final Stages Help us finish a Music School that will preserve culture, empower musicians, and improve lives.
09/11/2014
Konteh K***a School of Music - Final Stages
The IndieGogo Campaign is Live!!!
Please check it out here:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/konteh-k***a-school-of-music-final-stages/x/303041
Konteh K***a School of Music - Final Stages Help us finish a Music School that will preserve culture, empower musicians, and improve lives.
Stay Tuned! Big Indiegogo Fundraiser starting in the coming weeks! We're going to finish the school!
14/10/2014
Konteh K***a School of Music's cover photo
14/10/2014
Konteh K***a School of Music
22/05/2014
On May 1st we raised $2500 dollars to continue working on Konteh K***a School of Music. We installed the electrical wiring and started plastering the outside walls. Thank You, everyone!
19/08/2013
Along with the roof, we also installed these beautiful fixtures in the windows and doors. Now Konteh K***a School of Music is safe from the elements and intruders!
19/08/2013
This Spring we raised $5000 to build the roof and build window and door fixtures for Konteh K***a. Thank you to everyone who helped with your generous donations!
18/02/2013
Bamba Bojang (Trad. Arr. by Jali Bakary, Bai and Dembo Konteh)
Bamba Bojang (Trad. Arr. by Jali Bakary, Bai and Dembo Konteh) Dembo Konte, Jali Bakary Konteh and Bai Konteh (sons of Dembo Konte and grandsons of Alhajie Bai Konte) perform the traditional song "Bamba Bojang" in The Ga...
05/02/2013
Gambian Dalasis
04/02/2013
Ceremony in Brikama
16/01/2013
16/01/2013
Music and Dance
16/01/2013
Local Concerts
16/01/2013
Experience The Gambia
14/01/2013
Jali Bakary Konteh tunes his kora
30/12/2012
Konteh K***a School of Music's cover photo
22/12/2012
Raising the Roof!
Ladies and Gents, please check out the first few photos from the raising of the roof at Konteh K***a School of Music.
We are so excited to make this first step in putting a roof on the school.
We'll be fundraising to raise at least $7000 before May, when the rains start again. We'll keep you posted on events coming up early next year!
09/11/2012
Building The Konteh K***a School of Music
Here's a video of the work we accomplished earlier this year!
Building The Konteh K***a School of Music Thanks to our supporters we were able to begin building The Konteh K***a School of Music in Brikama, The Gambia http://www.kontehk***a.org http://www.faceboo...
24/10/2012
The Konteh family performing together
Hi Everyone. Thanks for Liking the page. Over the next month we'll be rolling out the new website. Meanwhile this is the homebase for Konteh K***a. This is going to be an exciting year for the school!
21/06/2012
The Pulse of the World (Documentary-in-Production)
New movie trailer including Konteh K***a!
The Pulse of the World (Documentary-in-Production) http://www.facebook.com/ThePulseoftheWorld Music is the pulse of the world. This documentary (currently in production) explores the music and enriched cultur...
25/05/2012
Building The Konteh K***a School of Music
Here's a brand new video showing part of the construction of Konteh K***a!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSB445XQXNA
Building The Konteh K***a School of Music Thanks to our supporters we were able to begin building The Konteh K***a School of Music in Brikama, The Gambia
27/04/2012
From the Ground Up: Building Konteh K***a 2012
27/04/2012
From the Ground Up: Building Konteh K***a 2012
27/04/2012
From the Ground Up: Building Konteh K***a 2012
25/04/2012
Canadian student Aben Wesley plays the kora while he brews attaya for the Konteh family.
10/04/2012
Thanks to all of your generous donations, building of The Konteh K***a School of Music started in spring of 2012. The site for Konteh K***a is located in Brikama, The Gambia. The school was founded by Jali Bakary Konteh and Steve Pile, with the common goal of bringing global attention to the rich music scene and history of the Gambia, and encouraging Gambians to embrace and protect their own cultural heritage. We are currently looking for supporters. If you would like to donate to the Konteh K***a School of Music please contact Steve Pile via the Konteh K***a website.Everything from the planning to the building of this school is being filmed and included in the documentary, "The Pulse of the World."
03/04/2012
Thanks to all of your generous donations, building of The Konteh K***a School of Music started in spring of 2012. The site for Konteh K***a is located in Brikama, The Gambia. The school was founded by Jali Bakary Konteh and Steve Pile, with the common goal of bringing global attention to the rich music scene and history of the Gambia, and encouraging Gambians to embrace and protect their own cultural heritage. We are currently looking for supporters. If you would like to donate to the Konteh K***a School of Music please contact Steve Pile via the Konteh K***a website.Everything from the planning to the building of this school is being filmed and included in the documentary, "The Pulse of the World."
29/03/2012
Thanks to all of your generous donations, building of The Konteh K***a School of Music started in spring of 2012. The site for Konteh K***a is located in Brikama, The Gambia. The school was founded by Jali Bakary Konteh and Steve Pile, with the common goal of bringing global attention to the rich music scene and history of the Gambia, and encouraging Gambians to embrace and protect their own cultural heritage. We are currently looking for supporters. If you would like to donate to the Konteh K***a School of Music please contact Steve Pile via the Konteh K***a website.Everything from the planning to the building of this school is being filmed and included in the documentary, "The Pulse of the World."
18/03/2012
On March 9, 2012, a benefit concert for The Konteh K***a School of Music was held at The Arlene Francis Center in Santa Rosa, California. Thanks to all the musicians who played in support of Konteh K***a: Chris Herrod, Cahoots, Daouda Traore and Friends, DJ Brian Taylor, Steve Pile Band, Neal Barbosa: Performance painter Thank you to all the local businesses who donated raffle prizes: Lagunitas, Guayaki, Siduri Wines, Bella Winery, Bellwether Farms Cheese, Marmot, VML Winery, Truett-Hurst Winery, Dry Creek Vineyards
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