Adama Dembele is a master djembé player from the Ivory Coast. He started playing djembe at 5 years old. He learned from his brothers Dramane Dembele and Madou Dembele, along with many other master drummers. He has toured several continents sitting in with various major acts such Oumou Sangare, Salif Keita,Affou Keita.Sogona Djata.And many other. Adama has played in several drum and dance companies such as Yelemba d'abidjan, Ensemble Koteba,Congoba. and many more....
In 2002 in collaboration with Siriki Sanogo Adama founded Djembeso CI drum and dance ensemble.
"Djembeso" in the West African dialect Bambará means "the house of djembe". Adama chose that name because his familiy has been playing the djembe for 33 generations and his native home was known as the house where the djembe is played. In 2005 Adama moved to the US to perform and teach djembe. Since then he has played in major cities all over America. Currently Adama resides in Asheville North Carolina where he plays with the afro-beat ensemble The Afromotive. Currently he is putting together a new Djembeso drum and dance ensemble in Asheville to play at special events such as birthday parties, and weddings.
For information contact Adama Dembele (520) 243- 3123
email: adamadembele2@yahoo.com
Great to see you and feel your music again last night Adama! I look forward to the next time, and will let you know where we move next. Many blessings always! May you go very far as Afro-fusion djembefola! ~Peace~ G.
Blessed love Adama Dembele, Thanks for adding me to your friends. I LOVE DRUMING so much, and was so happy to hear your drumming! It is in my soul, as it was my earth mothers....I will come here often to visit....ONE LOVE....love Marjie
Thanks for bringing such a positive energy to the Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars show. Yourself and Avec La Force really got the place moving, and for that we give thanks.
Looking forward to working together again in the near future.
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