Diamana Diya

This dynamic percussion ensemble presents traditional rhythms and songs from Guinea, West Africa. Co-founders Helen Bond and Amy Lusk have intensively studied in Guinea with world-renowned musician Famoudou Konate, grand master of the djembe drum and its orchestra. This all-female drumming group communicates the excitement, energy and sheer joy of the Malinke music, inspired by the name that Famoudou himself gave them: Diamana Diya, translated "Make good music for the land." Experience the rich, interwoven melodies and polyrhythms of the Malinke ensemble, including resonant bass drums (dunduns), higher-pitched djembes and traditional songs from the Hamanah region of Guinea.

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Email Helen Bond:
helen@medusadrums.com

Leia Norton, Lisa Barnes-Young, Amy Lusk, Katy Barnett, Helen Bond, Africa Rainey and Cindy Hahn (not pictured)