Bintou Kouyate

As in the Manding tradition of "Fa Kae" --that which is passed down from fathers through the generations -- Bintou Kouyate continues the cultural and musical path of her father, mother and ancestors as a dynamic performer of Manding traditions. The 150th generation of the Kouyate lineage of her father, Diali Djimo Kouyate, she also performs with the Manding Griot Ensemble, Memory ofAfrican Culture Performing Companyand Dono Dance & Drum Ensemble. She is very active in the Washington community as a volunteer for youth and young adult programs, working with several organizations including College Summit,College Bound and Howard University's African Student Association where she serves as its Vice President. Currently Bintou attends Howard University School of Business pursuing a degree in Hospitality Management.