Amadou Diawara, a native of Senegal, began his career with the world renowned West African Drum and Dance Company, BOUGARABOU. In 1992, artistic director, Amadou M'baye Bagoura, invited Amadou to begin studying and performing with Bougarabou's African Ballet Company. In 1997, Amadou, along with other artists, started an independent drum and dance company known as KAKILAMBE. Diawara relocated to California in November of 2002. He has taught drum classes at the African American Cultural Center, drummed for Alassane Kane's dance class at the San Francisco Dance Center and is currently performing with Niancho Enyaley's West African Drum and Dance Company located in the Los Angeles area. In 2007, Mr. Diawara implemented an educational rhythm and movement/creative expression program to teach children in Bay Area school districts. Mr. Diawara is energetic, genuine, and excited to share his culture! He believes drumming and dancing know no boundaries and feels that the spirit of West African music connects all ages and ethnicities.