Kabey Konaté - Tama

It’s not just anyone who gets to be the opening act for the likes of Alpha Blondy or Tiken Jah Fakoly! The reggae style of this charismatic musician, who has been living in Montreal since 2017, is punctuated with mandinka rhythms, giving it a unique flavour—that of being steeped in the wisdom of the Old Ones.

Tama is Kabey Konaté’s fourth album and features ten powerful and socially conscious tracks that blend reggae, world music and Mandinka sounds. Through sharp rhythms and thought-provoking lyrics, Kabey Konaté explores themes of immigration, identity, and governance, calling for unity, justice, and a better future.

Tama’s powerful reggae is punctuated with Mandinka sounds that imbue it with a special flavour and the wisdom of the elders. In this track, Kabey shares his commitment to African unity, magnifying it with the liveliness and joyfulness of his voice.