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Donald Moye, Jr. (born May 23, 1946), known as Famoudou Don Moye, is an American jazz percussionist and drummer. He is most known for his involvement with the Art Ensemble of Chicago and is noted for his mastery of African and Caribbean percussion instruments and rhythmic techniques.
Jun 4, 2002 · Drummer extraordinaire Famoudou Don Moye was born on May 23, 1946 in Rochester, New York. In high school, he began playing drums, congas and bongos and went on to formally study percussion at Wayne State University in Detroit.
Famoudou Don Moye bio. While he has played with many other notable free jazz musicians, Don Moye’s most prominent work is with the Art Ensemble of Chicago, which was the most acclaimed avant-garde group of the 1970s and 1980s. Moye instantly added a more rhythmic sense to the group that had been without a drummer.
Concert filmé en direct du Théâtre Claude-Lévi Strauss, dimanche 24 janvier 2021 à 17h.Avec :Famoudou Don Moye - batterie, percussions Dudu Kouate - voix, fl...
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Jul 23, 2023 · The man most associated with the Art Ensemble of Chicago as its percussion master, drummer extraordinaire Famoudou Don Moye was born on May 23, 1946, in Rochester, New York. In high school, he began playing drums, congas and bongos and went on to study percussion at Wayne State University.
Nov 20, 2021 · Famoudou Don Moye welcome to the JFS. The drums tell stories when played by masters. The traditional chanting with the drum elicits the spiritual sanctuary of slaves aboard ships sailing from...
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Sep 22, 2020 · Famoudou Don Moye (1946- ): Since 1970, he has been the drummer for the Art Ensemble of Chicago, a jazz group celebrated for its improvisational technique and inclusion of African music. A...
