Orchestrated by the multi-talented Djely “Boka” Kouyaté from Guinea, West Africa, The Djeliyah Band began on February 2015 in Seattle, Washington. The name Djeliyah means the work of the Djely people in the community. Djelys or Griots have always been next to the Kings in the Mande Empire as Cultural Educators, traditional historians, artists and musicians of culture.
As the lead vocalist and composer of the band, Boka connects this rich traditional music to Global music: a harmonic fusion between traditional Griot music, Afrobeat and modern Guinean music, providing 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 in the movie showcase for “ROOTS”.
