“The universe sends us certain souls to remind us that love and loyalty never fade — souls who appear in our lives not by chance, but by divine design. They walk beside us through trials and joys alike, offering quiet strength, unwavering support, and a reminder that true connection is eternal. In their presence, we see that love is not fleeting, and loyalty is not conditional — it is the gentle, enduring force that sustains our hearts.”
NTERY is more than a collection of songs — it’s a deeply felt musical voyage, a meeting point between tradition and modernity, memory and movement. Guided by the voices and visions of Mariama Kouyaté and Vieux Cissokho, the project is rooted in the Griot heritage of West Africa, yet stretches confidently across genres and geographies.
Each track on NTERY is an “entry” — into a story, a soundscape, a cultural reflection. With powerful vocals, intricate kora melodies, grounded grooves, and rich instrumentation, the album draws listeners into a borderless musical conversation.
Mariama Kouyaté brings her griotte heritage to life through soulful, commanding vocals that honor storytelling traditions while embracing modern expression.
Vieux Cissokho, a master kora player and vocalist from Senegal, contributes his virtuosic string work and deep musicality, bridging the ancestral with the contemporary.
Together, they are joined by an exceptional core ensemble:
• Mamour Seck – drums
• Benson Itoe – bass guitar
• Issa Ndiaye – acoustic guitar
• Pape Demba Cissoko – percussion
This collective forms the rhythmic and harmonic backbone of NTERY, blending organic grooves and melodic nuance with global sensibility.
Guest Artists
Adding layers of color and character, NTERY features a powerful lineup of guest artists:
• Suntou Susso – kora
• Rokhy Kouyaté – vocals
• Djily Fall – vocals
• Babacar Faye – percussion
• Pape Meissa Mbow – keyboard
• Piotr Paluch – piano
• Clive Govinden – bass
Their contributions enrich the album’s emotional and cultural depth, reinforcing its spirit of collaboration and unity.
New single available
Aline Sitoe Diatta
Aline Sitoé Diatta, often referred to as “La Dame de Kabrousse” or “La Jeanne d’Arc africaine,” was a prominent Senegalese anti-colonial resistance leader from the Casamance region. She is celebrated for her leadership in opposing French colonial policies during World War II.
Our new EP is now available
MAME BOYE
Mame Boye [grandparents]
Mamoudou Diedhiou & Khady Ndiaye (Dobaly) was Vieux’s grandparents that raised him in a small village called Goudomp southern Senegal.
Who played a unique role in his live…
Music Cultures
NRW KULTURsekretariat
Funding programme of global music in NRW
From 01.07.2924 to 30.06.2025 events with Anima Shirvani, Antigua, Constantinople, Kadinelia, Mariama & Vieux, Mariola Membrevis, Tante Friedl, Transorient Orchestra, Tsaziken, Yalda Abbasî & Trio Sêreng as well as the two ensembles for children's concerts: Anahadand Sieben40 Trio will be supported.