Passing Down an Ancient Craft On Monday, October 16, 2024, Mahamar Dicko—also known by his traditional name “Mayguida”—opened a new chapter at CFAIT (Vocational Training Center for Arts and Crafts) in Diré, northern Mali. ...
A Two-Part WorkshopThe crafting of the traditional Malian guitar, locally known as the Koubour, took place in two complementary phases at CFAIT between October 20 and 24, 2024. The session brought together 18 young participa ...
A Workshop on a Rare Instrument On Wednesday, October 18, 2024, CFAIT welcomed Master Sankaré, one of the last remaining guardians of the traditional knowledge of the Koullou flute. Native to the Godja region, north of Di ...
A Rhythmic Opening Marked by Cultural Transmission On Tuesday, October 10, 2024, the Center for the Fabrication and Learning of Traditional Instruments (CFAIT) officially launched its training program with a deeply symbol ...
