"Senegal" is being played on BandRadio.com. Why not request Senegal from their playlist. It helps us rise on the charts. Lately, we have moved up to #2 on the charts!! Thanks for your support!!
"We would ask Mamadou back in a second. They were very professional, put on a great show, and were a joy to work with. Impression: Great! The people loved it and it got the whole crowd to dance." --Robin Franz, Executive Director, CSBA
"Having made a name for himself in Africa, Canada and Europe, Mamadou blesses the American airwaves with his fresh, alive and vibrant, Senegal-bred Afropop. A name to add to your list of world beat artists." --CD Baby
"Your concert was the culmination of a very full week. It was very much enjoyed by the students. We all had a wonderful time listening, singing and dancing with you. Your expertise and talent are inspirational to us." --World Language Department, Woodstock Academy
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"Thank you for a great performance. MAMADOU`s energy and sound were what we hoped for. This concert should easily inspire more members of the MIT community to come forward and share their gifts." --David Long, MIT ABD - Performing Arts Coordinator
"There is not a song on this CD [Djibi] that I don`t like. I wanna give it a 10!" --Matt Dizzo, Tre One Fo Ent
"It is my wish for this music to be in direct contact with the soul of the audience, to lift up their spirits and to bring a sense of freedom to their minds." --Mamadou Diop
On December 17th, we performed at the Emergenza Festival. There, we wowwed the audience with our music, and it paid off!! On April 7th, we are on to Round 2 of the competition. Show support, be there, and vote for us!!
"This is a wonderful musical experience that has universal appeal, and Mamadou`s high energy sound has a way of keeping your spirits and your senses alive." --From Review by Mark Witner of CD Djibi
"How your music ignites the soul! When you dance it is as if joy itself were celebrating. When you sing the rhythm of the ages pulses through the air electrifying all in its path. You are a marvel, a wonder to behold. We are emboldened and inspired to be in your company as often as possible." --Karen
I`ve never seen our group begin a conga line during a band`s opening song (especially after three days of music and dancing)! Thanks again for adding to the success of this year`s festival. Have a great year!" --Matt Speier, Sproutstock 2003 Festival Coordinator
The band MAMADOU is working with legendary Mark Miller (from Bob Marley and the Wailers) to get exposure and performances around the world. We have now been added to the roster of Babylon By Jet ! - (Tosh meets Marley)
Welcome to MAMADOU.com
Led by the irresistible energy of master West African rhythm guitarist and drummer Mamadou Diop, MAMADOU presents a world-class cultural experience. The sound is a guitar and drum led groove that includes the rhythms of high-life, juju, rumba, samba, salsa, and reggae blended with authentic Senegalese ethnic rhythms. Though MAMADOU's songs are sung in several languages, the language of music is universal and every audience they perform for instantly understands and reacts with joyous dance.
Boston, MA: The band MAMADOU performed at First Night in Boston to welcome in the new year, 2009.
Charlestown, RI: Performed in the Ocean State Reggae Festival of 2008.
Martha's Vineyard, MA: As part of the Martha's Vineyard International Film Festival, MAMADOU performs at the Oyster Bar Grill in Oak Bluffs, September of 2007.
Chatham, MA: On a floatilla, MAMADOU performed to over 30,000 people during the July 4th Parade in Chatham, Massachusetts.
Marblehead, MA: Performing over the Marblehead Harbor at the Festival of Arts in 2007.
Rockland, ME: Rockland Lobsterfest in Maine featured MAMADOU on their main stage to close out the event in 2006.
Mamadou Diop:
In 2007, Mamadou Diop was awarded "Humanitarian of the Year" by the Art of Living Foundation and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Mamadou Diop has over 30 years of experience performing live for audiences around the world.
As a rhythm guitarist, Mamadou Diop ranks among the best in the world.
Mamadou has worked with some of West Africa's most notable musicians including those of Thione Seck, Baaba Maal, Youssou Ndour, and Orchestra Baobab.
