About Wali
Abou Camara is an international djembe artist, educator, and founder of the Wali Djembe Academy. Born into a renowned West African drumming lineage, he began studying under his father, a master Djembefola and one of the last surviving members of the legendary Les Percussions de Guinée. From 2007 to 2016, Abou lived throughout West Africa, studying traditional djembe and doundoun music in Guinea, Togo, Nigeria, Senegal, and Ivory Coast with some of the region's most respected master drummers. His performance career has taken him to world-class stages including the Apollo Theater, Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, The Joyce Theater, and DanceAfrica, while also teaching workshops and seminars around the world. Today, through the Wali Djembe Academy, Abou teaches students from across the globe, sharing authentic West African drumming traditions with beginners and advanced players alike. Preserving tradition. Building the next generation of drummers.🪘🌍
What Wali teaches
- West African Folklore
- Jazz
- Salsa
- World
Lessons with Wali
- Teaches Djembe and Doundoun