Amadou Diagne

Amadou Diagne is a musician who has the traditions of West Africa at his fingertips. Born and raised in Dakar, Senegal, he comes from a long Griot family line of percussionists and praise singers. From playing Sabbar drums with family and for parties from an early age, his talent as a percussionist led to becoming a professional full time member of l'Orchestre National du Senegal, regularly performing with some of the top west African stars for concerts and television as well as being a busy session musician on the Dakar music scene. Since moving to England he has been busy forging his own musical identity as a musician, singer and songwriter inspired by meeting, playing and collaborating with musicians from diverse backgrounds and musical styles. Amadou Diagne and Group Yakar