Originally from the Republic of Guinea in West Africa, Alpha Thiam is a fascinating author, composer, singer and guitarist. Settled for a few years in Montreal, after having crisscrossed West Africa for more than forty years, he presents his first self-titled album.

Winner of the Syli de bronze at the Festival international Nuits d'Afrique 2008, Découverte MMM 2008 and recipient of the Tournée du Conseil des Arts de la Ville de Montréal in 2009, Alpha Thiam offers you a solid performance that he accompanies with short stories and short anecdotes, allowing the public to appreciate each song, whether sung in the Fulani, Mandinka or Sousou languages.

Accompanied on stage by experienced musicians, Alpha Thiam presents mixed African music, where the sounds of the kora, bass and percussion blend harmoniously with his guitar playing. Alpha Thiam 's music will transport you to a global folk scented with African essences and tinged with blues, funk and Quebec influences.

Album tracks:

1. Tounga (feat. Tapa Diarra)
2. Landji
3. Jumba
4. Duga
5. Djougouya (feat. Tapa Diarra)
6. Rewbe
7. Yadu
8. Africa (feat. Loïk Toumani)
9. Deri
10. Transhumance