Album Notes

Martin Klabunde has traveled and studied extensively for the past 18 years with traditional drum masters in East and West Africa. He is a Certified Professor for Mamady Keitas Tam Tam Mandengue International School of the Djembe and is an advanced student of a master healer from Mexico, who has taught Martin the ancient rites of Portal Drumming and Healing Ceremonies.

Starting his musical education at the age of 5, by the time Kinobe was 10 he was touring with musical groups throughout Africa and Europe. During that time he visited, played and studied with musicians from almost every African country. He has studied the Kora in Mali with Toumani Diabate and stayed at Baaba Maal's home in Senegal sharing music with him. He has played alongside African stars such as Youssou N’dour, Salif Keita, Angelique Kidjo, Oliver Mtukudzi, Toumani Diabate, Baaba Maal, Ismael Lo, and Femi Kuti. He has also led music and percussion workshops in Europe, North and South America and Asia.