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Adama Dramé

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Adama Dramé, born into a family of musicians, is a master percussionist from Burkina-Faso. His music career began at the age of 12 while learning closely from his father and he became an expert playing the djembe. Subsequently, he joined his father's group which made him extend his musical range to an assortment of drums. Dramé combines traditional African rhythms with modern pop and rock influences and is considered to be one of the top African singers today.

Discography

Albums⁵

Dakan2016 • AlbumTracks: 12

Benkadi2014 • AlbumTracks: 11

Trio non tempéré2008 • AlbumTracks: 12

Continents en concert à l'Olympia (Live)1998 • AlbumTracks: 9

Africa Percussion1996 • AlbumTracks: 6

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