Sibiri Samake was born on May 10th, 1962 in Fadiobougou near Welessebougou. Coming from a blacksmith’s family, his father, Djomadje Samake was the Chief Hunter of 107 villages when he died at the age of 115. His mother, Nango Bagayoko was one of the best singers in the Djitoumou area. Sibiri began paying donso n’goni in 1973. During the 1980’s, he was a ballet dancer, theater actor, and chorus singer with Troupe Theatrale of Bamako. Sibiri is a traditional healer and is able to cure over 32 diseases with traditional medicines. He is a Komo owner, well-known fortune teller, and was initiated as a hunter over twenty years ago. In addition to playing all the traditional donso music, he is the composer and arranger of his own songs. He has toured almost all of Africa as well as much of Europe and America. His music and presence as a man are not to be taken lightly.