Sega Sidibe, 1942, playing djembe for about 60 years and is one of the few still playing djembefolas of his generation. Raised in the South West of Mali, Wasulun, he teaches djembe playing on the side of the village drummer. He demonstrated a very talented djembefola Sega. At age 16 in Bamako and he soon becomes a very popular artist, and begins with the juniors. In Bamako Sega long been highly popular and the number 1 on many parties and weddings. His game is the game of an instrumentalist, he combines technical perfection with an insidious timing, and knows very bottom of the boiler here.
After independence in 1960 in all regions Ballet formed in which the various groups propagate their culture. From 1965 to 1990 Sega is the first soloist of the "Troupe du District de Bamako" and also the artistic director. He is responsible for the repertoire, consisting of the different styles of the peoples of Mali. He has written his "Djifili" and "Dougoubadia" the most famous ballet pieces. Many times he and his group wins the cup at the annual biennials, a competition between different groups from all over Mali. Many known and unknown artists are trained by Sega, including Oumou Sangare.
Mid-80s, he concentrates on the transfer of his extensive knowledge, and cast himself as the guardian of the tradition of djembe playing. In Bamako, he has his own drum and annual academy he visits Europe in two months to give workshops and master classes. The workshop focuses on developing your solo. From coaching and 1 or 2 doundoun the solo slowly. The minimal guidance is much room for the soloist.
Sega has developed techniques that are unique and even slow to disappear. A workshop with Sega is very worthwhile for anyone who wishes to learn the djembe game. The focus on technique, sound and play from a musical approach. His djembe workshops provide a unique opportunity to get acquainted with his wealth of information, his solo infinite variations, musicality and refined technique. Sega Sidibe is the Musique du Monde label a CD with music from his native Wasulun, entitled "Fenkorrow. In 2008 he released his second CD NJAGA PXP on the label.
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