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Mor Thiam

djm, voc, *1941
Singer / Musician of Jazz, Folk and World
A.k.a. Mor Dogo Thiam

Mor Thiam (born Mor Dogo Thiam in Dakar, Senegal, 1941) is a Senegalese drummer, cultural historian, entertainment consultant and is the father of the famed singer Akon . His surname is pronounced "Chahm".Thiam, a member of the Dogon ethnic group, played drums from before the age of eight and had begun playing professionally by age 12. His surname, Thiam, means "historian" in his native tongue, and he comes from a family whose members use drums to tell the story of Senegal's Wolof people. His instruments include tama, sabar, and djembe.

     
Instruments
  • Djembe
  • Vocals
  • Drums
  • Tablas
  • Percussion
Genres
  • Jazz
  • Folk
  • World

Band Members
Discography
Title Artist Year Type
Back To AfricaMor Thiam1999Album
Join UsHamiet Bluiett / DD Jackson / Mor Thiam1999Album
Same SpaceHamiet Bluiett / DD Jackson / Mor Thiam1998Album
Dini Safarrar (Drums Of Fire)Mor Thiam1973Album
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