Dandemutande

Naby Camara

Naby Camara was born in Boke, a village in the coastal region of Guinea, West Africa. He is a Griot, or traditional oral historian, as is his father, brother, grandfather, and great grandfather. The legendary balafon player, Amadu Djabate, was Naby’s first teacher. He began playing music at the age of three and is a master of Balafon, djembe, and DounDoun. In Africa, Naby played for many traditional ceremonies, weddings and celebrations. He was also in numerous well known groups such as Fatala, Les Merve, Mandeng Yahara, and Les Ballet African de Guinea. Since then, Naby has travelled the world performing the sweet melodies of the Mandino People and sharing his rich culture.