Afro Begue
Schedule:
No.01 Kinshi Park Main Stage: 15th(sat) 13:50-14:30
Member:
Omar Gaindefall (Vo.&Djembe)
Yusuke Tsuda (A.Gt.)
SuzKen (Ba.)
Yuki Ito (Dr.)
Daisuke Fujiwara (Sax.&Fl.)
Hajime Hashimoto (Per.)
Omar Gaindefall and Yusuke Tsuda met at an impromptu performance in 2010 and have been performing together ever since. They released their first album“Begue” in 2014 in order to share Omar’s unique interpretation of the centuries-old Senegalese griot style of music. They have been on many successful tours not only in Tokyo but also throughout Japan. They also performed in the 8th the opening ceremony of African Festival Yokohama 2015 which African Ambassadors to Japan attended. They continue to discover and perform new styles of African music.
Omar Gaindefall
Born in Senegal, Omar is an all-round musician who is not only capable at mastering percussion instruments like the sabar, djembe and talking drum, but is also re-known for his singing and dancing skills. Born in the capital Dakar, he was raised in the Chine area amongst a family of musicians, where his natural talent for playing percussion instruments soon led him to play at religious ceremonies and celebrations. Not only being involved with tours as a djembe soloist with the Senegal National Dance Companies, he also participated in various artists recordings for popular music in the world. He performed at the opening ceremony of the African Cup of Nations 2004 with the group he led. Since 2005, his performing base is Japan and Senegal. There seems no stopping the energy and charm of this group that is attracting fans from all over.