About MASTER COMPO

Souleymane Compo was born in the Boké region of Guinea Conakry, West Africa. He was born into the musical tradition – his mother performed African ballet throughout the region with the local troupe, and always brought her son to the show.

Aged 20, Souleymane travelled to The Gambia. There he continued his training in the traditional arts with Guinean masters, in the famous Fatala Drum and Dance School. Soon afterwards, he began teaching African drumming and dance to students from all over the world. By 2003, the bright young talent, Souleymane, had become director of the well-established Fatala ballet troupe, co-ordinating the musical arrangements with his choreography.

The long journey from Boké continues – in 2004, Souleymane moved to London, England. Since then, he has been teaching both drum and dance across the UK, and performing with his band - Tamala. At every performance and workshop, his energy and enthusiasm are warmly received by old and young alike.

Souleymane now takes groups back to Guinea Conakry and Gambia for drumming holidays, and to experience African life.

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