This is not a “Bongo” even though you should say “Bongos”

Getting tired of people calling any hand drum a Bongo!!
Here is a short tutorial through imagery!
I hope the difference is clear! :)

Bongos on the left, other drums on the right!

Gigs with Grace Barbé

Bangourake with les percussions de guinea

Bangourake and Father

Bangourake revisiting his father in Guinea in 2004. Playing little bit of balaphon with his father Ousmane Bangoura Dounbouya in Continue reading

ZONM ARAZE

“ZONM ARAZE ” an Afro Beat flavored Kreol song about the naughty men from the island. Live at the Blue Continue reading

Soutemonebo Performance

Soutemonebo Performance by Mohamed Bangoura aka Bangourake, Sibo Bangoura, Momae Bangoura, Sekou Camara, Pepe Konde and Ibrahima Sylla Traditional Rhythm Continue reading

MALIS.mpg

“MALIS ” a Kreol song about magic and witchcraft. Live at the Blue Mountains Festival April 2010. Musicians are Grace Continue reading

Grace Barbe AuditionCWOZ11

Mon Arrive Live at the Blue Mountains Festival April 2010

Koulanyah – Doundounba rhythm by Bangourake excerpt from upcoming DVD Vol3

Another excellent production (underway) by Mohamed Bangoura alias Bangourake! Volume 3 goes a step further with more advanced rhythms and Continue reading

reggae kreol played at bellingen oct 2009 – by Grace Barbe and band

Recorded at the Bellingen Global Carnival in October 2009. Grace barbe and band were one of the festival’s surprises.