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Kathleen - Live
Live clip - Johnny D's - Somerville, MA - June 1, 2002.
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Get the MAMADOU Newsletter: Stay informed about MAMADOU by signing up on our Emailing List right now (its really cool)! Just visit our site (www.mamadou.com) and sign up. Its that easy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . World Beat travels from West Africa to the Czech Republic to The United States 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 who welcome the opportunity to experience their joyful combination of musical genres. -- Mamadou Diop is one of the most respected rhythm guitarists in his country and an accomplished sabar drummer. He has an extensive musical resume and has performed with the most celebrated musicians of Sénégal, including Jimmy Mbaye and Mbaye Dieye Faye in The Madison Band, (now band members of Youssou N'dour), Nicolas Menheim and Papa Seck in the band Africando, Musicians from the band Baaba Maal, and the Grand Soda Mama with whom Mamadou toured the West African countries of Sénégal, Mauritania, Cameroon and the Ivory Coast. In 1991 Mamadou Diop joined the West African band Thione Seck and traveled throughout Europe. Mamadou came to the United States in 1996, completing a World Tour with the band.
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Keyboards, Backing Vocals:
Adam Zampino
Tama, Sabar:
Diouck
Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Sabar:
Mamadou Diop
Backing Vocals:
Michelle Foss
Drum Kit:
Mitch Cohen
Lead Guitar:
Pavel Jirka
Bass Guitar:
Tibiyea
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