Destination Roadhouse “Music Around the World” Boka Kouyate & The Djeliyah Band
Orchestrated by the multi-talented Djeli Aboubacar “Boka” Kouyaté from
Guinea in West Africa, The Djeliyah Band began February 2015 in Seattle,
Washington. The name Djeliyah means; the work of the Djeli people in the community.
Djeli’s or Griots have always been next to the Kings in the Mande Empire as
Cultural Educators, the traditional historians, artist and musicians of Culture.
Boka connects this rich traditional music to Global music; a harmonic fusion
between the traditional Griot music, the afro beat and the modern Guinea
music which provides a highlife sound for your listening and dancing pleasure.
The band has played at the Nectar Lounge, Rumba Notes Lounge, Festival
Sundiata, Columbia City Theatre, The Triple Door, and during The Movie
showcase for “ROOTS”.