DrumPIPO
About me
Pretoria, South Africa
DrumPIPO is a highly skilled African drummer and vocalist, with a passion for African rhythm and melody. Growing up in Accra, Ghana, he was exposed to African music from a young age and began playing the drums at nine, quickly becoming one of the most sought-after drummers in the region. He experimented with different genres and instruments, and started writing his own music.
In 2007, he moved to South Africa to further his career, performing at festivals and collaborating with musicians from all over the world. DrumPIPO has released several albums and singles, including his recent album "Home Coming," which features musicians from Ghana, South Africa, Nigeria, Germany and Peru.
His is known for his unique customized, hand crafted drum kit and high-energy performances, spreading the joy of African music to audiences worldwide. With his natural talent, passion, and dedication to his craft, DrumPIPO is a true master of African rhythm and melody.
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Project Music
Si hay amanecer
Deep sadness is what we feel when we see the images of so many people forced to migrate. Entire families that must leave their land and put themselves at risk seeking to survive situations of extreme poverty and precariousness. This music is our embrace to all refugees due to political causes.
- Brazilian
- Singer-songwriter
- Bass guitar
- Electric guitar
- Guitar
- Conga
- Cowbell
- Djembe
- Argentina
- Ethiopia
- Ghana
Senya
Senya is a song composed and arranged by an argentinian musician with lyrics written in two different african languages (Ewè and Wolof) by two different artist who also sing in the music. Following this year main subject SOCIAL CHANGE, the lyrics and also the music are focused on the fundamental need for a paradigm shift from the point of view of understanding the majority of modern societies that relegate the human being in order to benefit the laws of the market and the excessive accumulation of power and money. Senya means "Hear me".
- African
- World
- Background vocals
- Singer-songwriter
- Piano
- Bass guitar
- Guitar
- Drum set
- Hang
- Shakuhachi
- Argentina
- Cameroon
- Ghana
- Senegal
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