African music

Foliba

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Foliba derives its roots from the sound of African percussion instruments. Multi dimensional structure of rhythm is brought to life in a form of vibration of air and body. It is an outstanding mixture of energetic dance and dynamic rhythmes.

They use an exceptional, for Europe, set of instruments such as: djembe, dunduns, kora, tama, balaphone and shekere. These seemingly austere instruments rule with their capabilities and natural tones. Led by their passion for African music and culture, band members often travel to Africa in order to learn to play traditional instruments, and practice the art of dance with local masters. Sometimes Africa visits Foliba. Many genuine artists from Burkina Faso, Guinea, and Gambia come to play with the group.

The band was founded in 2005 by Łukasz Dembiński. Their arrangements are inspired by folk music of Western Africa. Musicians from Foliba run numerous drumming and dance workshops throughout Poland and abroad. The group has performed regularly for a few years, having given over 400 shows across Europe. Often accompanied by world famous musicians, Foliba has performed alongside such genre celebrities as: Thomas Guei (Ivory Coast), Tahirou Djembe Ouedraogo (Burkina Faso), Bouba Kuyateh (Gambia), Adama Dembele (Senegal), Ablaye Badji (Senegal), Seckou Keita (Senegal), Landing Mane (Senegal), Bouba Diakite (Guinea) .