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Underground, νοσταλγική βραδιά afropop
Mamady Kouyate is one of Guinea's better known guitarists and the heir to a long line of griots. He first made his mark as an electric guitarist in the 1970's in national bands that were part of Guinea’s campaign of Authenticité, which aimed to create an afrocentric popular sound. Kouyate eventually joined Guinea’s most famous export, Bembeya Jazz, touring with them for years. After relocating to the US in the early 2000’s, he founded the Mandingo Ambassadors as a vehicle for his own music, utilizing the classic 1970's sound of Guinea's legendary Sylliphone recordings. Every Wednesday, the group performs a set characterized by dazzling vocal and guitar patterns over a tight rhythm section.






Mandingo Ambassadors perform every Wednesday night at Barbès, located at 376 9th St in Brooklyn.
Tickets are available for advance purchase through the Viewcy platform. Tickets on Mood.
The ensemble features a blend of West African griot traditions, jazz, and the vintage sound of 1970s Guinean afropop.
Mandingo Ambassadors