12/01/2025
Our Executive and Artistic Director, Souleymane Solo Sana, is pictured holding a series of bird’s nests, an image that carries deep meaning for our work. Kono Gnaga translates to “Bird’s Nest” in Bamana. Solo chose this name because, in Bamana culture, phrases often hold layered significance. A bird’s nest is a place of protection, creativity, learning, and care, exactly what we aim to build for the next generation.
At Kono Gnaga, we believe that when young people understand their cultural heritage, they gain a stronger sense of identity, deepen community ties, and reconnect with the history that grounds them. We are proud to help build that foundation.
✨ Starting at midnight tonight, Giving Tuesday begins!
Through our GlobalGiving page, every donation will be matched through the GlobalGiving Incentive, increasing your impact.
Help us continue this work.
Give tomorrow, December 2nd, on GlobalGiving! Donate here: https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/traditional-dance-and-drum-in-rural-mali/?fbclid=IwY2xjawOavEhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFMeXhRTHJCR0tpR2FaeFdGc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhtZmHsQez7jeIHIrRYKXkRBiVR0LJidOdULN6cdjjm_8J25zYTsy7R0Xz58_aem_Vb-6FZRN1R07XlITWJMQdw
