About Mor Thiam
Born 1941. Mor Thiam is a Senegalese jazz musician, percussionist and musician.
Morgan Dogo Thiam ( , born 22 May 1941) is a Senegalese musician, cultural historian, and entertainment consultant.
Career In 1973, Thiam recorded his first album, Dini Safarrar, to help victims of an African drought. The group was invited by President Nixon to perform at the White House in Washington D.C.
From 1990 to 1995, Thiam was part of Don Pullen & the African-Brazilian Connection, and recorded four albums as a member of Pullen's band.
In 1999, Thiam recorded his second album Back to Africa.
Personal life In 2009, Thiam made the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca and devoted his life to the development of Darou Khafour and building the Mor Thiam Learning Center International School (MTLC).
Thiam resides in Orlando, Florida, and Dakar, Senegal. He is the father of rapper Aliaune Badara Thiam (popularly known as Akon) and Bu Thiam.
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Who is Mor Thiam?
Senegalese musician
When was Mor Thiam born?
Mor Thiam was born on 22 May 1941 in Dakar.
What is Mor Thiam's occupation?
Mor Thiam is a jazz musician, percussionist and musician.
What nationality is Mor Thiam?
Mor Thiam is Senegalese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mor Thiam. https://biography.guide/mor-thiam/
MLA: "Mor Thiam." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mor-thiam/.
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