Biography
Biography:
Boston band MAMADOU is well known for their West African, world fusion sound and their vibrant live performances that are filled with dancing and interaction with their audience. MAMADOU’s positive music is now extended to a larger audience with their 2006 release “Nadine”. Led by the irresistible stage presence of master rhythm guitarist and drummer Mamadou Diop (pronounced 'maa-maa-doo jop'), MAMADOU is known in Boston and New England for their high-energy performances that present a world-class cultural experience. Mamadou Diop blends various styles with his native Senegalese rhythms. The songs of MAMADOU encompass a variety of musical styles such as Reggae, Latin/Cuban, Cross-rhythm and live improvisation. The guitar and drum led West-African pop sound of MAMADOU includes the rhythms of high-life, juju, rumba, samba, salsa, and reggae blended into authentic Senegalese ethnic rhythms. Although MAMADOU's songs are primarily sung in Wolof, the language of their music is universal and their audiences instantly react with joyful dancing. MAMADOU has steadily achieved musical milestones including performing at the Bethlehem Musikfest in 2001, receiving a Boston Music Awards nomination in 2002 for "Outstanding World Music Act”, performing for the Portland, Maine New Years in 2002, showcasing at NEMO in Boston in 2002 and 2003, and placing music on the iTunes Essentials Compilation in April, 2005. Prior to coming to the U.S., MAMADOU leader Mamadou Diop (known throughout West Africa as Modou Diop) was considered one of the great rhythm guitarists in Senegal. Touring Africa, Europe and Canada while performing with some of Senegal's most noted musicians and bands such as Orchestra Baobab, Baaba Maal, Youssou N'Dour and Thione Seck, the immensely talented Mamadou Diop has been an integral part of the wonderful, multicultural band MAMADOU that puts forth a superb sound with their command of African poly-rhythms. For more information on MAMADOU visit http://www.louddust.com and http://www.mamadou.com More About MAMADOU- World Beat travels from West Africa to the Czech Republic to the United States, meeting in Boston, MA for an eclectic blend of exotic rhythms and powerful percussion jams that will set your feet and spirit dancing! Weaving together diverse musical traditions with the powerful rhythms of West Africa, the unique and high energy music of MAMADOU sets feet and spirits dancing. The band performs original music based on authentic African rhythms and arrangements, composed by Mamadou Diop of Dakar, Sénégal, who takes these fundamental African rhythms and layers them throughout his music.
At the heart of MAMADOU's music is the drum. Powerful are the rhythms of Sénégal, making a connection with the soul of each listener. Each musician is given command of separate, offset rhythms, making this music among the most danceable around. Sung in Wolof (Mamadou Diop's native language), French, and English, the songs speak of the importance of love, friendship, and spirit; all in a manner that transcends language and cultural barriers. MAMADOU has been enthusiastically received by club and festival audiences. HISTORIC MOMENTS
* First Night Boston :: Performed - First Night 2007
* Maine Lobster Festival :: Performed - 2006
* Released CD Nadine - June, 2006
* Signed CD Nadine with Loud Dust Recordings
February, 2006
* Music selected for iTunes Essentials Compilation
April, 2005
* NEMO Boston Showcase
Performed - 2002 & 2003
* New Years Portland (Maine)
Performed 2002
* Boston Music Awards
Nominated 2002 - "Outstanding World Music Act"
* Marblehead Festival of Arts
Performed - 2002
* Bethlehem Musikfest
Performed - 2001
* "HeartBeats Favorite Award"
Awarded in 2001
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