Masterclass: Music and Healing with Dethie Sarr "Pape" Diouf, Bargny Senegal

Dethie Sarr "Pape" Diouf visits the Music and Healing class to discuss ndepp, traditional healing ceremonies. This masterclass is free and open to the public, although seats are limited and priority will be given to ASU students.  

Senegalese drummer Dethie Sarr Diouf was born in Bargny, Senegal, into the Lebou ethnic group. It has been his family's tradition to perform for every manner of ceremony and celebration in his village. He might be referred to as a Griot or Gewell, responsible for knowing all of the rhythms of his ethnic group and the family histories of all who live in Bargny. Called Pape Diouf by his friends, he is the leader of drummers who perform for ndupp rituals (healing ceremonies) conducted primarily in Rufisque, but also throughout Senegal. Diouf has toured in the United States with this traditional healing group and in Europe with traditional and popular music artists from Senegal.