World Wide Music: - Guinea 🇬🇳 Part 7 From Oct 18 - 24, 2026 Artist: Bembeya Jazz National Genres: Guinean music, Manding music, Afro-pop, Afro-jazz, Afro-Cuban, West African music, Latin jazz, Mande music About the artist: Bembeya Jazz National is a legendary Guinean music group formed in 1961 in Beyla, Guinea. The band became one of West Africa’s most influential musical groups, blending traditional Manding music with Cuban rhythms, jazz, and modern African dance music. They are especially known for their energetic brass sections, rich vocals, and outstanding electric guitar playing by Sékou “Diamond Fingers” Diabaté. Their music helped shape Guinea’s modern musical identity after independence. #worldwideseries