Mohamed Kalifa Kamara

Mohamed was born in a village in Guinea, West Africa into the Camara family, which is known for its traditional African drumming and dancing. He began his career in the Gambia where he started his own dancing and drumming group. He is the former artistic director of the African Ballet of Gambia. Mohamed has traveled extensively through Africa, Europe, and the United States performing and teaching his art. Mohamed served as lead teacher for Chuck Davis's cultural art safari, which is held every summer in the Gambia. Students interested in learning African drum and dance attend from all over the United State and Europe.

Mohamed continues to teach dancing and drumming all over New England in school systems and at various Universities. He is an Assistant Professor at Berklee College of Music.

Mohamed performs with his groups, "The Spirit of Africa", traditional Afro Manding, and "Koliba Jazz" Afropop, for festivals, jazz clubs, schools, in big halls, museums and at cultural events. Mohamed is in charge of the West African Choreography, dance, and music for "The Art of Black Dance and Music". This group works in various schools to promote multicultural experience rich in African, Afro-Cuban, Caribbean, and African-American culture. From all his hard work and dedication to his art, Mohamed was awarded "The Commonwealth Award" by Governor Weld for fostering cultural education in Massachusetts.