Keur Afrique
Percussionist from Senegal, West Africa
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Pape Mbaye
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A fishing village off the beautiful coast of Senegal is where Pape Mbaye grew up. From a very young age, Pape was instructed by his elders in all cultural aspects of being a Griot which is his birth right.
Where most only master the djembe, as a very gifted percussionist, Pape went on to master not only the djembe, but also the sabar, tama (talking drum) and bougarabou. Pape is also a dancer and choreographer.
Since moving to Sydney Australia, Pape has been playing for Gervais Koffi & the African Diaspora and for Marsala. And he now has his very own African band, Tambacounda. |
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Pape would like to share with you his cultural heritage
In June 2001, Pape is conducting a 4 week dancing and drumming workshop in his fishing village, Yoff in Senegal
Pape conducts classes in Sydney, Australia
Tambacounda is playing around Sydney and festivals around Australia
We'd be very interested in your comments & feedback
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Music, Dance & Culture |
Keur Afrique means 'African Home' in Wolof (the main traditional language of Senegal).
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