Seyni et Yéliba
Seyni et Yéliba
The Rebellous Guinea recovers its rights!!
It’s not a secret: Africa isn’t well. Violence, corruption, and ethnic wars are the main ingredients for a democratic mess where often despotism rules.And Seyni knows it like no one else. It is he, the Guinean who is watching his country mislead itself in the same way.
Seyni
He, the artist who spreads his feelings with music. And so he sings and recounts in malinké, his native tongue, in french and sometimes in english. Griot of a new era, he perpetuates a message of memory and vigilance towards today’s World. Modern griot, he doesn’t work for the powers in place like the tradition wants.He is alone and sings consciously the truth. Resulting from the long tradition of the Kouyaté – griot from father to son – Alseyni Kouyaté aka Seyni sings in Malinké, French and sometimes English to denounce the sufferings of human beings all over the word.
Precursor of Reggae Yankadi (crossroad of traditional guinean rythms and jamaïcan Reggae), committed and militant singer, profesionnal dancer (KOTEBA from ABIDJAN, national ballet in Guinea), actor and composer (“La Vie Platinée” of Claude Cadiou, with MAMADY KEITA in which SALIF KEITA sings songs written by Seyni), musician in MORY KANTE’s band (touring in Africa).
Yéliba : The Great Griot (Yéli = Griot / Ba = Great)
The group live in the region of Bordeaux ( France ) , composed of 5 musicians called The YELIBA “the Great Griot” . They create together a new style The Reggae Yankadi (crossroad of traditional guinean rythms and jamaïcan Reggae). Between 2007 & 2008, Seyni & Yéliba have given more than 50 gigs in France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Djibouti.. The band have shared the stage with Pablo Moses, during 6 weeks for the JAMAICA greets AFRICA TOUR.
Rototom Reggae Sunsplash - SummerJam - Weltnacht Festival - Africafestival - Nancy Jazz Pulsation - Reggae Sun Ska Festival - Musiques Métisses - Sommet Social - Anti G8 – Concert à Rostock - Festival Esperanzah - Festival Fest Horn à Djibouti ...
