Steeped in the drumming and dance of his native Guinea from childhood, Aboubacar Camara was tapped for ballet training at the age of 9, and in 1986, was invited to join the National Ballet Soleil d’Afrique de Guinea.
He became lead dancer and assistant choreographer with his native troupe, touring throughout Guinea, Mali, Sierra Leone, the Ivory Coast and Europe. He came to the attention of Juno award-winning Alpha Yaya Diallo, joining Diallo’s group in Canada as a dancer, choreographer, and musician.
Soon, Aboubacar was performing locally and nationally at folk, native, and jazz festivals, and conducting classes and workshops. Now the leader of his own group, Doundounba Music & Dance, an ensemble of musicians that performs both traditional and afro-pop music, Aboubacar uses his childhood legacy, extensive training and vibrant music making to move people of all ages to stand up, dance, and sing along.
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Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
