Photo: Thione Diop

Artist Name: Thione Diop
Genre: Mbalax
Country: Senegal

Artist Bio: 

Senegalese-born drummer Thione Diop lives in Seattle, Washington, where he teaches djembe ensemble, sabar drumming and performs frequently.

As guest artist and teacher, Thione travels throughout the U.S. and Canada. —Courtesy Calabash Music


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Image: Sunu Africa, Live in Senegal

Sunu Africa, Live in Senegal

Released: 2003
Label: Thione Diop

 

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