Douda Danbele was born in 1969 in Segou. He is Jacoub Kone's apprentice, and now makes his living as a musician. Besides djembe, he sings, plays djeli dun-dun, and minianka dun-dun. He has toured around Mali with his ensemble, and has played in France. These days he performs in many ceremonies in and around Segou, and with Papa Gawsou Diarra's orchestra.