Tama

Tama offer a new and intriguing take on predominantly Malian music. With their attractive blend of voices, acoustic instruments and gently rhythmic percussion, the collective suggest that fusion music can be unassuming and unforced. Taking their name from a Bambara word meaning ‘to walk', Tama formed after playing with Bengali maestro Paban Das Baul. The project brings together a quartet of singer-songwriters, the original core trio of Tom Diakité (b. Mali; n'goni, percussion, kora, vocals), Sam Mills (b. England; guitar, vocals) and Djanuno Dabo (b. Guinea Bissau; vocals, gui...