About Tamalah and Amadou Suso

“Tamalah” translates in the West African language of Mandinka as “Frequent traveler”, it describes this talented group of musicians on the move. Hailing from all corners of the world, they bring their musical influences to a crossroads of culture and conversation; trading melodies and riffs,  and tales and folklore from their global wandering… 

Tamalah weaves a new colorful fabric of polyrhythmic patterns that call on tradition as much as improvised inspiration. The combination of flavors from Brazil and Mexico, with the storytelling griots of Gambia, Moroccan percussion, and Malian melodies and rhythms, it completes this exotic brew.

Amadou Suso comes from Gambia, West Africa, and is part of a Mandinka tribe that has been playing the Kora for centuries. The Kora originated in Gambia 750 years ago, Amadou being a direct descendant of the first Kora player; Korea Musa Suso. Originally it was a 7-stringed instrument, but over time it has evolved into the 22-stringed instrument you see today, affectionately known as the African Harp.

Amadou started playing the Kora when he was 6 years old and shorter than the instrument itself. He has since traveled the world bringing to life the depth of Mandinka history and fusing it with contemporary mastery of the African harp.

Amadou regularly tours with Sampa The Great and as a Solo artist. 

See their schedule here.

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