Artists Tata Dinding....
"What is
implicit in a performance of an African band such as Tata Dinding is the raw, driving passion that knows no “fake;” no
“going through the motions;” no “let’s just get it done and take the
money;” or any other kind of trickery!
If you want to stream... or buy... tracks from this Artist....
go to www.broadjam.com/citywallsmusic.net
1. Tata...... 2. The Band...... 3. With Elvis Presley at Farafini nightclub in Kafountine...Casamance...... 4. The Family......Johnny Toubab... and Grandma (aged 93)..... 5. The eyes have it! ...... 6. A welcome in Abene...Casamance...... 7. That is some escort!!
This is a remarkable man! Once you have completely understood the circle of music that has travelled across oceans and around the world, it becomes apparent that Tata Dinding produces work that is true genius; that he is a master of rhythm, phrasing, composition and arrangement, is beyond question! This review... Tata in Casamance and this... Art Jobarte
His approach to music is exactly like that of all the truly great American Jazz Musicians that I have studied for 30 years. To share musical ideas, write songs, play bass for improvisations, and simply live and work with this man is an experience that I shall treasure for the rest of my life.
Listen out for duets with Hans Ludemann on Grand Piano live at Stadtgarten in Koln Germany. The interplay between Kora and Piano is Jazz at its most exhilarating! To say that these two improvise and play together does not do justice to their technical skill and musicality!
There are many links....but this is recommended... www.coraconnection.com
Currently in Germany until January 2007.............Tata is touring with The Afrika Troupe www.afrika-afrika.com
2007
Tata has been home in The Gambia to film a documentary style movie that is following some of the Artists from the Afrika troupe. If you are in Europe I would urge you to check out this amazing performance by 60 superb athletes and musicians. A taste of Africa that you will never forget. Tata is back with us in Africa in about 6 weeks.
There is much to see at ... www.jalikunda.se this is the Swedish Goverment sponsored website for Gambian Cultural Affairs and updates about festival news regularly.
For more information about the Jobarteh family of Jalis and Kora players, Tata's father Malamin Baba Jobarteh, and brother Pa Bobo Jobarteh ... www.kairakundaarts.org
2008
www.afrika-afrika.com has arrived at the London O2 Arena .....as soon as you open the web site the reviews leap off of the page..... as Youssou N'Dour lays down that beautiful Africa refrain....get there ...even if you have to walk...hands and knees...broken glass...words like....
Tata has been playing Kora live every night for nearly 2 years.....it does not...ever...get any better than this.....!!
He has also found the time to record a new album in England with his london producers... released in March 2008..."Kanake"...will be one of your albums of the year...believe it...!!
The CD "Kanake".... "Dont do it"..... is now available at Townsend Records or at Amazon......it is on my CD player 24/7........Enjoy. Here is a review from The Gambian Observer!
Tata Dinding and Salam Band...Bitillo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdE1XMISYZA
Tata Dinding....Kanake....No More War...a very powerful Video.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnK5HwHNNP8