Rhythmic patterns of the Mandinka tradition. The cycles that underpin everything.

New track preview for subscribers. Still rough around the edges but the vibe is there.

The songs of celebration. Music for weddings, naming ceremonies, and harvests.

My musical lineage. The family history of musicians that shaped my playing.

Concert preparation. The spiritual and practical readiness for performance.

Exclusive: Full performance recording. 45 minutes of traditional kora music.

Improvisation within tradition. The freedom and structure of griot music.

Recording African acoustic music. Microphone placement for natural sound.

Studio session gone wrong turned into my best creative accident yet.

Kora tuning tutorial. The complex system of harp and string relationships.