Meet the Team

Seringe Sow

Arts Director

Master Drummer Serigne Abdoul Sow was born  in Dakar, Senegal

where he began drumming at the young age of 9. He started his drumming

career by learning the traditional Senegalese rhythm of sabar and moved

with his guidance neighborhood friend. Shortly after he learned to play

Djembe under the guidance of Virtuoso Jeru Sissoho in the group Bale Fula.

Serigne specializes in djembe Drumming, Sabar Drumming, specializes in

Bougarabou Drumming. In Senegal  he started his first group Lamp Fall.
Lamp Fal invited to perform and instruct classes in Brazil, Italy, Spain,

and Portugal. He now resides in the United States and continues

to teach and perform independently. He brings over 17 years of

professional experience to Non-profit Organizations, Universities, Schools,

and Community Programs. With his charming personality and friendly

disposition, Master Serigne Abdoul Sow is passionate about instructing

beginners, intermediate, and expert drummers to help them reach their 

potential. He teaches in traditional fashion and emphasizes understanding

the concept of polyrhythmic timing and accompaniments. He also provides

therapeutic drumming for individuals with mobility, vision, and cognitive

impairments. A true pioneer in his craft Abdoul speaks a variety of

languages including English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian,

and his native language of Wolof. Abdoul exemplifies the

promotion of traditional West African culture and is passionate about the

power and positive energy associated with traditional West African Drumming 

students and is driven to continue teaching African arts to people

experiencing incarceration. A true pioneer in his craft Abdoul is a polyglot

and teaches in Spanish and English. Abdoul exemplifies the

promotion of traditional West African culture and is passionate about
the healing positive energy associated with

traditional west African Drumming.