Djoliba Rattler

Aboubacar was born in Djoliba into a traditional musical family (known as Griots) from the West African country of Mali. His beautiful voice, accompanied by his guitar and the West Africanharp-like instrument the Ngoni, commands your attention. His lyrics tell stories of life, loss, happiness and grief.

Accomplished musicians Mark Ferrie (Bass), George Butrumlis (Accordion) and Ray Pereira (Percussion) bring their wealth of musical knowledge to accompany Aboubacar’s work.

George Butrumlis is a virtuoso accordion player whose music has ranged from traditional Greek Rembetika through Zydeco music to pop and jazz. He is recognised as a leader in his field and his musicality and skills have enhanced hundreds of Recordings.

Mark Ferrie can be regarded as a founding member of the contemporary music scene in Melbourne. He was an original member of seminal bands the Models and Sacred Cowboys and more recently was a long term member of the Rockwiz band on SBS.

Ray Pereira is widely regarded as a pioneer in introducing the polyrhythms of Afrocuban and West African drumming to the wider community in this country. His expertise has been used by a who’s who of Australian music icons from Paul Kelly and Archie Roach to soul divas Renee Geyer and Kate Ceberano.