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I was born into a famous Mandinko musical family, from the Cassamance region of Senegal, West Africa. My father, Abdoulkunta Diaite and Ibou Diaite, Bele Diaite and Pece Djmy Diaite were the founding members of the UCAS Band of Sedhiou in 1959, one of the pioneers of the Afro- Manding sound. I am a songwriter, singer and guitarist, and my music is a fusion of Mbalax, Afro-Manding and World Beat. I have played and toured with many bands in Senegal, playing rhythm guitar and bass with such groups as Le Ninki Nanka, Djby Wade, Yela Diop, Super N'galou, M'balax System, Ali Boulo Santo and Fakoli. I also lived and studied music with the Cissoko Family, where I played in their Dance and Drum Company. I currently live in the Hudson Valley, New York and play with my band Diatta.My music can be heard on www.myspace.com/mamadoudiaite