WOMAD

Landing Mané

From Senegal

Landing Mané has been a performing artist for over 20 years and he embodies the spirit of Senegalese music and dance. Landing has studied traditional West African dance and drumming since the age of 4, and received formal training in Afro jazz and classical ballet at the National Conservatory of Dakar. He has an immense repertoire of celebratory rhythms that he teaches and performs which originate primarily from the Mandinka, Diola, and Wolof traditions of Senegal, as well as some from Guinea and Mali. Landing teaches djembe to students of all ages and levels, including teacher training. His instruction emphasizes technique, listening skills, observation and memorization and he breaks down complex rhythms into simple patterns which anyone can do. He has performed internationally since the age of 12, with recent appearances at WOMAD festivals, the Place and the Purcell Room at Royal Festival Hall. He has an innate talent for performing and teaching, and an energy which inspires joy in all.