Sekou Conde, Founder and Artistic Director
Sekou Conde, is of the Malinke ethnic group and descendant of the Conde Family of Siguiri in Guinea West Africa. Though born in the United States, Chicago, IL. Conde is an accomplished and devoted artist who has garnered much critical acclaim and respect for his music. Throughout his life, he has learned very valuable lessons from the greats of his homeland Africa and America. His achievements range from teaching worldwide, and performing with many of the towering companies of Guinea, to producing original recordings of classical arrangements that significantly draw upon his West African roots.
Sekou created Seneke West African Percussion Ensemble in 2006, after returning from touring with Legends of West Africa. Though having a long history performing with African Dance companies, he wanted to add to a greater dimension of the power of percussion.