Mariama Ndure

– Personal and groundbreaking music

With a unique expression inspired by everything from West African music, such as Madinka and Wolof traditions from Gambia, to soul, hip hop, R&B, modern jazz and improvisation, Mariama Ndure weaves together various elements from her cultural heritage.

Her musical journey is marked by growing up in Norway with two Gambian parents and her education at both Berklee College of Music and the Norwegian Academy of Music in Oslo, and is a soulful and intuitive musical fusion where she explores her own voice and identity while honoring her ancestral roots.

In 2024, Mariama Ndure released her critically acclaimed debut album "Rituals", which Bergensavisen named one of last year's best releases, and her concert at Melahuset March 8th of this year gave us a powerful taste of what we can expect when she performs with a full band at Rådhusplassen in August.