Katenen Diobate
Biography
"I was born into a family of griot (gree-oh): the singing storytellers, historians
and purveyors of Guinea’s rich and ancient cultural heritage. Being a
griot requires a long and arduous apprenticeship."
"I began singing and performing in little theatrical vignettes at the age
of seven. Encouraged by my parents and teachers, I continued throughout
childhood to perform at weddings, baptisms and other important ceremonies,
where I learned the songs and dances of the Mandingo people."
As a teenager Katenen’s talent was widely recognised. She traveled to
Ivory Coast as member of the international touring group les grands griots
du mandingue. Upon her return to Guinea Katenen formed her own group Cheka
Musica, in Guinea’s capital city Conakary.
Cheka is now based in Canada where she is working on her first
international release while performing at festivals and special events
with her group, "SnowGriots," with award-winning Ghanaian artist, Kobèna
Aquaa-Harrison as Music Director; Kassoum Diamoutene (bala, ngoni); Tamsir
Seck (drum, voice)
Who I'd like to meet: WHAT IS MAMAYA
Mamaya is an all-ages dance, a song and an event originating from the city of Kankan, the second largest in Guinea (W. Africa). It has spread to Mali Senegal, Burkina Faso,
Cote D’Ivoire and now Canada.
In Guinea, Mamaya is traditionally celebrated once a year, bringing everyone together to celebrate the beautiful nature of the culture, in happiness, peace and joy.
Selected musicians will gather in a chosen outdoor area. The public participates altogether by becoming dancers, each one wearing a similar type of light blue coloured
clothing called bakha (sky blue).
In our Canadian version, some people may choose to wear sky blue dress or white.
This shows that every person is the same, united and equal: women and men, rich and poor. It also looks beautiful and tells everyone that something great is going on!
With Mamaya there’s no racism or discrimination. We are one people, no matter where we are from and on this occasion, we unite different cultures and think in new ways.
This Mamaya in Canada occurs during summer and is a non-denominational, family event.
Mamaya will be free of charge. At one side will be a stage for the musicians with a central area for dancing. People may sit or stand at the sides surrounding the dance area.
Instructors will show you how to dance Mamaya and doumdoumba.
Those familiar with the event and the traditional role of a griot/musicians, will bring money to “spray” them in thanks and reciprocity for good mention and blessings.
PLEASE SEE THE MAMAYA VIDEOS BELOW CHEKA's VIDEO CLIP.or log on www.mamayatoronto.com
Plein de bonnes choses, plein de rencontres artistiques, plein de fêtes, plein de travail!!!!!!!
Né à Mayotte, Goulam SK est issu d'une famille de musiciens . Très tôt initié à la pratique musicale et inspiré des musiques folkloriques de Mayotte comme le M'réngué, le M'godro et le Salégué, il se sent l'âme d'un griot et parcourt son pays. Son identité musicale : la tradition Maoraise, le reggae, et des mélodies mystiques et colorées.
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