Born in Senegal, West Africa, to a griot family Thione Diop is part of a long ancestral line of drummers, dancers and singers. The griot are the memory of Africa, the keepers of the culture. When Thione was age 5 his father, Mapathe Diop, a well known sabar drummer, recognized thione's talent and promise. He brought in masters of the djembe to instruct him and by age 12 Thione was leading percussion ensembles of his own and performing in Dakar. In 1998 his made his home in Seattle Washington and began teaching and performing. He has toured America, Canada and Japan. He formed his own group Yeke Yeke 6 years ago, and has performed with many other artists including Mamady Keita, Alpha Yaya Diallo and Prince Diabate. Thione's first CD was released in 2002 followed by and instructional DVD in 2003. Every year Thione takes groups to Senegal to visit his home to study drum, dance and Senegalese culture. This year his return home was also a musical journey to collaborate with some of the finest musicians in Senegal. The result is this wonderful collection of music, 'Sunu Africa', meaning 'Our Africa' in the Wolof language honoring the cultural tradition and vibrant music of the griot in West Africa.
Check out the artist's website:
http://www.thionediop.com
Track List:
1. Rippo
2. Tassou-mbara Boukki
3. Africa
4. Almamy Sa Mory
5. Lamba
6. Tassou-praising Song
7. Touba
8. Mamayah
9. Ngansi Ngolou
10. Wolof Talking
11. Azziko
Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
Check out the artist's website:
http://www.thionediop.com
Track List:
1. Rippo
2. Tassou-mbara Boukki
3. Africa
4. Almamy Sa Mory
5. Lamba
6. Tassou-praising Song
7. Touba
8. Mamayah
9. Ngansi Ngolou
10. Wolof Talking
11. Azziko
Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
- WORLD: African
- FOLK: Traditional Folk
- FEATURING DRUMS