Monday, May 23, 2011

Senegal: Aziz Faye & Yatma Thiam



Filmed and editied by Lynette Wich .

Aziz Faye of Dakar, Senegal West Africa comes from a long line of master Sabar drummers and dancers. His family Sing Sing, is the nguewel Family of Dakar going back many generations. Aziz grew up in Medina, the nguewel suburb of Dakar, Senegal, learning from his father; Sing Sing Faye, grandfather, and uncles the secret of the Sabar. After mastering Sabar, Aziz went on to master the Djembe as well. From a young age he stood out as one of the most talented of his generation and as a young boy he was a premiere performer in Le Ballet Sing Sing Rhythm, both dancing and drumming. He has also performed with the National Ballet of Senegal.

... Aziz has also played and danced for many world renowned mbalax bands such as Youssou N'Dour, Fallou Dieng, Baaba Maal, Ismael Lo and Mbaye Dieye Faye, John Densmore's Tribal Jazz as well as european artist Peter Gabriel. ... ( ReverbNation.com )