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Updated 12/7/2021

Sidy Maiga

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    RI

Institution/Business Type: Artist / Creative (Individual)

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.

Find Me

Sidy Maiga
Job Title: Master Drummer/Vocalist
Phone: 216-502-7940
Address:
Providence, RI 02906

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Additional Content:

  • Malidén

    Sample track from Sidy's debut CD, Malidén.

About

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Artist / Creative (Individual)

Legal Status:

Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship

Year Founded:

1996

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Artist / Creative (Individual)

Legal Status:

Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship

Year Founded:

1996

Disciplines

Primary Discipline:

Music - Ethnic / World

Additional Disciplines:

  • Music - Traditional

Activities and Services

Activities and Services:

  • Professional Development / Training
  • Public Art Projects (In Free, Public Spaces)
  • Residency - Community
  • Residency - In School
  • Residency - Production / Development
  • Residency - Other
  • Virtual Events
  • Wedding / Parties / Private Gatherings
  • Workshops / Demonstrations / Master Class

Communities

Populations Engaged:

  • Adults
  • Businesses
  • Elders
  • Families
  • General Public
  • Immigrant Populations
  • Incarcerated (or Formerly Incarcerated) individuals
  • LGBTQ Populations
  • Native American Tribes
  • Nonprofits
  • People with Disabilities
  • School Groups
  • Teens
  • Veteran/Active Duty Military Personnel
  • Youth-At-Risk

Languages Available:

  • French

Geographic Reach:

  • Town / City
  • County
  • Multi-County Region
  • State
  • Multi-State Region
  • National
  • International

Media Gallery

I Have Worked With

Affiliations and Accomplishments

Awards

Awards:

  • 2003- Finalist in the first Mali Drumming Competition in Bamako, Mali.2012 Folk Arts Fellowship winner- RI State Council on the Arts2010 - 2012 Project Grants from RISCA for the Afrika Nyaga Drum & Dance Festival.2011 MacColl Johnson Fellowship

Awards

Awards:

  • 2003- Finalist in the first Mali Drumming Competition in Bamako, Mali.2012 Folk Arts Fellowship winner- RI State Council on the Arts2010 - 2012 Project Grants from RISCA for the Afrika Nyaga Drum & Dance Festival.2011 MacColl Johnson Fellowship

Artist Info

Teaching Artist

Teaching Settings:

  • Afterschool Program
  • Arts and Cultural Center / Venue
  • Community Site / Center
  • Corporate Business
  • Healthcare Facility
  • Private Studio
  • School / University

Ages Served:

  • Pre-Kindergarten-age
  • Elementary School-age
  • Middle School-age
  • High School-age
  • College-age
  • Adults
  • Seniors

Subject Areas:

  • Music

Certifications and Training:

  • BM

Fee range:

$10

Teaching Artist

Teaching Settings:

  • Afterschool Program
  • Arts and Cultural Center / Venue
  • Community Site / Center
  • Corporate Business
  • Healthcare Facility
  • Private Studio
  • School / University

Ages Served:

  • Pre-Kindergarten-age
  • Elementary School-age
  • Middle School-age
  • High School-age
  • College-age
  • Adults
  • Seniors

Subject Areas:

  • Music

Certifications and Training:

  • BM

Fee range:

$10

State Arts Agency Roster Artist

  • Rhode Island Education Roster

Touring Artist

Technical Requirements:

  • Technical requirements depend on the venue. Sidy and his group play instruments which do not need to be amplified under most circumstances. For larger venues, microphones and amps can be used.

Fee Range:

$300 - $3,000

State of Residence:

Rhode Island

Minimum Number of Performers:

1

Maximum Number of Performers:

1