Led by the irresistible energy of master rhythm guitarist Mamadou Diop, MAMADOU presents a world-class cultural experience. Their sound is a guitar and drum led electric West-African pop sound that includes the rhythms of high-life, juju, rumba, samba, salsa, reggae and more. MAMADOU's original songs are sung in Wolof, the language of Senegal, yet the language of music is universal and every audience they perform for instantly understands and reacts with joyous dance.

This music takes fundamental African rhythms and layers them throughout their music. Each musician has command of separate, offset rhythms, making this music among the most danceable music around! You must experience them live and feel the beat! This style is 100% original, with African, European, and American influences.

Says Mamadou... "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 is:
Mamadou Diop - vocals, guitar, sabar and tama drums
Rick Ashley - djembe, sabar, conga, and caribbean drums
Pavel Jirka - guitar
Adam Zampino - keyboards
Peter Meyer - bass
Ted Sillars - drums