Latyr Sy

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Name = Latyr Sy

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Background = solo_singer
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Origin = Goree, Senegal
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Occupation = Singer, percussionist
Years_active = 1990s–present
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URL = [http://www.latyrsydiaspora.com/ www.latyrsydiaspora.com]
Notable_instruments = Djembe

Latyr Sy (born 1972 in Goree) is a Senegalese singer and percussionist.

Background

Latyr Sy is a Djembe player. A native of Goree, Senegal based in Tokyo Japan.

Life and work

Latyr Sy moved to Japan in 1995 and organized his own percussion group AFRICA SUNU XELCOM in 1996.

Latyr Sy collaborates with many artists, and genres like jazz, Latin, rock and traditional music, such as Leyona and Inushiki. And collaborates with artists from other countries: Mamady Keita (percussion, Guinea), Okura Shonosuke (drumming from Japanese lyrical Noh drama), Senba Kiyohiko (percussion Japan), Sato Masahiko (jazz piano, Japan), Kim Defang (percussion, Korea), Rico Rodriguez (trombone, Jamaica), Kansane (vocalist, Korea), Leyona (vocalist, Japan) and many others.

Latyr Sy hosts African percussion workshops around Japan, in Tokyo, Nagoya and other cities. Also at elementary and junior high schools throughout Japan to introduce African music and culture. Latyr Sy is fluent in 5 languages; Japanese, French, Spanish, English and native Senegalese Wolof language.

Discography

;with Flying Rhythms
*"Flying Rhythms" (2004)
*"Doragon Balls" (2004)
*"N'DANKA N'DANKA" (2005)
*"Rhythm Connection" (2005)
*"Do The Waves" (2006)
*"Specialoose Fly" (2006)

;with Rourou
*"Lotus Lotus Lotus" (2004)

;with Leyona
*"Rainy Blue" (2006)

References

* [http://edition.cnn.com/2002/WORLD/worldcup/05/31/wcup.dayafter/index.html CNN: Stunning opener kicks off World Cup]
* [http://q-on.jp/e-latyr.html Profile at q-on.jp]
* [http://www.mithila-museum.com/english/pacific9912.html Ethnic Culture from the Mithila Museum]

External links

* [http://www.latyrsydiaspora.com/ Official site]
* [http://profile.myspace.com/latyrsy Latyr Sy MySpace Page]