Instructor Profile

2025 Instructor lineup
Ibro

Ibrahima Dioubate was born into the Yeli tradition. He is a master of his

craft and is celebrated internationally for sharing the rich and amazing

culture of Guinea Conakry, a culture that dates back as far as the Mali

Empire. Ibrahima is a djembefola, specializing in the solo instrument the

djembe, the ‘star’ of West African percussions. As a member of

AfricaNashville, Ibrahima has performed and recorded with leading world

music artists, including Victor Wooten, Cory Wong, Nate Smith,Jeff Coffin,

Rakalam Bob Moses, Moussa “Bolokada” Conde,Tony Hall, and Leo

Genovese.

West African Drumming