Performances

Sayon is available to play for performances, festivals, special events and occasions and presentations with or without his ensemble Landaya. It’s a given that wherever he plays you will have everyone’s full attention, from the moment his hands touch the djembe until they sound the last beat. Whether he performs with or without Landaya depends on your vision for the presentation. Please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Sayon & Landaya

Master drummer Sayon Camara, hailing from Guinea, West Africa, joins forces with multi-instrumentalists Dave Kobrenski and Grant Ellerbeck for a spellbinding performance of Malinké music. Known collectively as Landaya, this powerhouse trio draws from the traditions of Sayon’s village, weaving intricate rhythms on the djembé and dunun drums with ancient melodies. Kobrenski and Ellerbeck accompany Sayon’s joyous singing on instruments like the Fula flute, kamale ngoni (10-string harp), and bolon (4-string bass harp). The performance is further enhanced by Sayon’s storytelling, providing rich cultural context.