About
This music is older than all of us. Born from the Donso hunter's tradition of West Africa, the kamale n'goni carries a healing resonance that has moved people to tears, to joy, and through profound transformation for centuries.
SANJI brings these ancient instruments into a contemporary context. Five artists channeling the deep-rooted power of the Kamale N'goni, djembe, and voice into something visceral and alive. Heavy roots. Super danceable. A bridge between tradition and the present moment.
At a Glance
- GenreWest African roots / world-fusion, Percussion and Dance, Petricore
- Based inTaos, NM, USA
- Lineup5 artists
- Core instrumentsKamale N'goni, Djembe, Dunun, Calabash, Vocals, Karinyan
Lineup
- Miles AndersonKamale N'goni · Lead Vocals · Dunun
- Rob UsherKamale N'goni · Djembe · Karinyan · Calabash
- Mitchell OlsonKamale N'goni · Calabash · Dunun · Vocals
- Adam WallDjembe · Lead Vocals · Managing Member
- Fred SimpsonSpiritual Advisor · Calabash · Djembe · Vocals
Headlining and Main Stage Performances
- Crestone Energy Fair — Headliner · 2025
- Crest Fest — Headliner · 2024
- Tribal Vision Festival — Headliner · 2024, 2023, 2022
- Salamander Fest — Headliner · 2022
- Gaia's Gathering — Headliner · 2025, 2022
- Unison Festival — Main Stage · 2025
- Convergence Wellness Festival — Main Stage · 2024
- Globalquerque — Main Stage · 2025
Stages Shared
Bassekou Kouyaté
Mamadou Diabate
Sona Jobarteh
Mokoomba
Zar Electrik
Biko Casini
Snow Raven
Stage Plot & Tech
Downloads
Logo, tech rider, and press assets for venues. (High-res band photos coming soon.)