LAMINE TOURÉ - Master Drummer

Lamine Touré is widely recognized as one of Senegal's leading percussionists. Born into a griot family of sabar drummers, Touré has been drumming since the age of four, performing with his family troupe at weddings, baptisms, and dance events. Former percussionist for Nder et le Setsima Group, he now leads the Afro-mbalax band, Group Saloum. In addition to co-directing Rambax MIT, he also teaches sabar drum and dance classes in the Boston area. For more information, visit www.laminetoure.com

Videographer/Editor Chris Pitts