Master percussionist, author, composer, and performer of Senegalese origin, Élage Diouf moved to Canada in 1996 to pursue a flourishing musical career.

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His music, a hybrid of pop, world, blues, folk, and ashiko, is situated at the crossroads of artists such as Carlinhos Brown, Peter Gabriel, and Andres Cepeda. Fluent in several languages, he sings mainly in Wolof, his mother tongue, due to its musicality.

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Recipient of numerous awards over the years (JUNO, FÉLIX, SOCAN), Élage Diouf has become a leading figure in the world music scene in Canada. The musical quality of his albums and the universality of the subjects he tackles through his lyrics make him a unique artist recognized throughout the world. His love for the stage and the audience make his shows a must for anyone who wants to live an unforgettable experience.