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PEACE, LOVE & UNITY Concert with Ndongo "Lucky" Diop
This interactive, family-friendly concert will transport and invigorate you as Senegalese Master Drummer Ndongo "Lucky" Diop shares his message of
PEACE, LOVE and UNITY through music.
This event will raise funds for Rid Racism Milwaukee.
http://www.ridracism-mke.org
NDONGO BAHOUM DIOP was born in Ziguinchor, the richest cultural city in Senegal. His nickname is Lucky. He belongs to the Diola (jola) tribe, one the rare tribes where everybody is a musician! His father's position in the justice department gave him the great opportunity to learn about the dynamic music of the Toucouleur and the Wolof tribe at an early age, and by the time he was 10, Lucky was performing.
Lucky studied at the University Cheikh Anta Diop of Dakar and earned his degree in Traditional African Music from the Douta Seck National Conservatory of Music, Dance and Drama. He has performed with groups such as Les Ballets Africains, Le Ballet Kouyakou, and the African Dance Company of Ahmend Kounta and Maissa Thioub, well-known masters of the drums.
Lucky became the leader of The Senegalese YMCA Cultural Program and was given the opportunity through the YMCA International Exchange Program to continue his commitment to teaching African music in the USA. He opted to settle in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he quickly became involved with the community.
His commitment to the wellbeing of children and the passion he exuberates for his Senegalese roots, are highly visible through his relationships with organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club, Parklawn YMCA, Carroll College, Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, Girls Scouts, International Institute of Milwaukee, Ko-Thi Dance Company, Marquette University, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Milwaukee Public schools, Nefetari Dance Company, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Alliance Francaise, Summerfest, African World Festival, Rainbow Summer and Milwaukee Public Theater.
Lucky's ongoing projects are numerous. His music has been featured on the Narada "African Voices" CD, in documentary films, and he continues to perform and collaborate with musicians from across the globe.
Welcome to Lucky Diop's kingdom, where music is not only a universal language, but also a language of PEACE, LOVE, and UNITY that connects us with the Spirit of Africa in Music, Song and Dance.
Join us for an afternoon to nurture the spirit, engage the mind, and inspire action!
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LocationFirst Unitarian Society of Milwaukee (View)
1342 N. Astor Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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