This episode is dedicated to the memory of the great djembefola Mamady Keita, the Devil of Balandugu, who did so much to advance the appreciation of the music and culture of Manden all over the world.  Ka bank suma a koro- may the soil be cool upon him.
 
After three months wandering in the wilderness, Sumaoro returns to his fabled kingdom of Susu, where his step-brothers have used his long absence to intrigue against him.  In Susu, he is reunited with his elder sister, Kasiya.  He confides in her about his journey, and the bala, the wondrous instrument shown to him by the jinn, with which he is now obsessed.  Finally, we learn the terrible price the King of the Jinn is asking for it.
CAST:  
Sumaoro Kantè- Frank Oglesby
Kasiya Kantè- Lezlie Harrison
Numunkeba/Jinna Maghan/Announcer- Ahmat Jallo
Lancei the Blacksmith- Mangue Sylla
Numudi- Maguette Sylla
Fodè- Aminata Sylla
Keleya Konkon- Mamasata Sylla
Kefarin, Male Slave, and Baby Fakoli- Aaron Greenberg (Arouna Kouyate)
Cast Headshots and Bios can be found at https://tariku.net/castandcrew
 
MUSIC:
"Numu Foli", arranged by Bassidi Konè
Bassidi Konè- djembe, bala
Papa Diabatè- djeli ngoni
Yaya Coulibaly- vocals
Mohamed Koussoubè- dunduns
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3D5YOJ9tk93cLrZZp59172
"Sumaoro's Theme" arranged by Arouna Kouyate (Aaron Greenberg)
Andy Algire- bala
Mohamed Kantè- vocal sample
"Jina Foli" composed and performed by Mamadou Sidibe https://music.apple.com/us/album/dounouya/1395903854

"Kawa" performed by Fadouba Oulare and ensemble

https://music.apple.com/us/album/fadouba/279743069
 
 
 

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