Da Kali: The pledge to the art of the griot (Growing into Music: Mali Vol.1) from vol kora Watch Video

⏲ Duration: 51 min 78 sec
✓ Published: 29-Apr-2020

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Shot on location in Mali between 2009 and 2012, the film follows the children of four celebrated jeli (griot) families in southern Mali as they face the challenges of learning the ancient art of the jeli in the 21st century.nnJust turned twelve, Rokia Kouyaté is determined to learn the lyrical singing style of her famous grandfather, Kasse Mady Diabaté; she performs at noisy wedding parties and for a popular television competition. Precocious Thierre Diarra at the age of four is already on the