Performers

Koliba brings together musicians from two continents to blend traditional and modern styles—including West African Rhythms, Hi Life, Reggae, Ska, Zouk and more. Bandleader Mohamed Kalifa Camara takes listeners on a joyful journey from ancient Africa to modern, urban America with a sound and beat that brings our audiences to their feet, dancing and singing along. They don’t just attend performances of Koliba, they experience Koliba.

Koliba has a core 5–9 piece band that plays all over New England and can also swell to include additional African percussion and dancers.

Mohamed has traveled the world playing and teaching both Traditional West African and Afro-Pop music. He has settled here in New England, where he has taught at Berklee College of Music, and at dance and music schools all over the Boston area.

Kalifa & Koliba has recorded 4 albums of original songs, which are available for sale from the artists. Yigi (Hope) (2011) and River Gambia (2013) are available on Spotify.