RI
Sidy Maiga (He, Him, His) is a Djembe Master from Mali, West Africa. As a teenager, he apprenticed under some of Mali’s most renowned Master Drummers. Due to his natural talent, Maiga began to play with two national touring companies in Mali and was being sought out by many internationally known artists. Since moving to Rhode Island in 2006, Sidy has been an active member of the local music scene, playing not only traditional Malian music, but also a fusion of Malian music with Latin, Blues, and Brazilian sounds with his band Afrimanding. In addition to these collaborations, he has played live sets alongside House DJs on stages worldwide. His love for sharing his music and culture with the community inspired him to begin Afrika Nyaga, a West Africa Dance and Drum Festival. In partnership with RISCA (RI State Council for the Arts), this festival helps to bring together both local and international musicians and dancers to perform across Rhode Island. Maiga has received a Malian National Drumming Championship with Fakoli Percussion Troupe (2003), the MacColl-Johnson Fellowship (2012), the RISCA Folk Arts Fellowship (2012), and currently has his Djembe on display at the MFA in Boston (2021). Sidy has performed on stages with many international artists, including Zakir Houssain (2019). Sidy has released two albums, Maliden (2011) and Africa United (2014), which features musicians from across the world, including Grammy Award winner Oumou Sangaré. He has since recorded and released a single, Beko Ami (2018), written for his grandmother Ami. Maiga has since pushed his craft further by completing his degree at Berklee College of Music (2020), where he studied music production, business, and composition. Sidy’s djembe that he had been playing for over 20 years is currently being displayed at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. During the COVID19 pandemic, Sidy continued to share his cultural preservation work with local school districts, organizations, and artists. For more information about Sidy Maiga and his work visit sidymaiga.com.
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Artist / Creative (Individual)
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Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship
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1996
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Artist / Creative (Individual)
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Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship
Year Founded:
1996
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Music - Ethnic / WorldAdditional Disciplines:
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$300 - $3,000State of Residence:
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