Jaliba Kuyateh and the Kumareh Band

Summary

Jaliba Kuyateh’s music combines the kora tradition with contemporary instruments and arrangements. The archived profile follows his early lessons with his father, his renewed interest in the instrument during teacher training and the development of his band.

Tradition and social messages

The group’s repertoire blends the kora and balafon with percussion, brass and guitars. The profile highlights songs about social issues and contributions to community projects, including schools and health facilities.

An international audience

The archive records performances across West Africa, Europe and the United States. It also documents a European tour connected with the 1996 Gambian Cultural Week in Copenhagen.

Recordings in the archive

The original page includes reports about recordings such as Fankanta and Kora Dance. These release announcements belong to the period in which they were published.

Photographs from the archive

Edited from the original Gambia.dk archive. Historical information reflects the period described.