AC MUSIC PRODUCTIONS & AKADI PDX PRESENTS Massamba Diop from Baaba Maal's Band
Sat, Sep 27
|Portland
Feel the heartbeat of Africa through the power of the talking drum.
Time & Location
Sep 27, 2025, 10:00 PM – Sep 28, 2025, 2:00 AM
Portland, 1001 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202, USA
About the Event
Step into the heartbeat of Africa with Senegalese master drummer Massamba Diop, the world-renowned talking drum player from Baaba Maal’s Band and Marvel’s Black Panther soundtrack.
Backed by his powerhouse band Walo Walo, Massamba will bring an electrifying blend of World Beat, Mbalax, Afrobeat, and Afrojazz to Portland.
This night is more than music it’s a celebration of rhythm, culture, and community that will move your spirit and your feet.
Presented by AC Music Productions & Akadi PDX in collaboration with Afro-World Music PDX, Amplifyr, Northwest Alliance for Alternative Media and Education, and Keys, Beats, Bars.