Bafila

Gambia

The name Bafila which literally means 'two rivers flowing together as one' is often said by fans to be a fitting name for the band given the music fuses various cultures and traditions. Amadu Diabarte, a maestro griot and guitarist originates from Guinea Conakry. Jali Bakary Konteh a maestro on the Kora originates from The Gambia. Greig Jatoo living in Gambia as of 2007 originates from Canada.