Doudoumba

Team Building motivates, fosters communication and co-operation, builds confidence and focus, unifies and triggers the imagination.

The Team Building Workshop facilitated by Philippe Lincy consists of utilising African drumming as a vehicle to develop the natural sense of every individual’s ability to communicate with others and transmit information. Like a heartbeat, drumming connects with something very primitive in human nature. Philippe begins the Workshop by sharing the history of African drumming and hand percussion from West Africa because the drums are traditionally used as a way of communication and expression.

Participants will explore the sounds of percussion instruments from West Africa while learning to create beautiful rhythms that intersect with and compliment each other. And while true mastery of drumming takes many years, it is possible for anyone to enjoy when led by a skilled musician. Once participants discover how to create The Sound from their instrument they will begin to relax, feel their own rhythm and the rhythm of their team mates. Having mastered these skills each individual will begin to understand what it takes and how it ‘feels’ to work as a Team. Through this new way of communicating with each other they will develop a sense of the power of the Ensemble and come together as ONE.The groups’ journey will resolve in an explosion of happiness and joy!

TEAM BUILDING WORKSHOPS are available for groups of 10-100 participants.

Doudoumba journey started in 1985.

1974-1985
Our Humble Beginnings
Philippe began learning percussion at fifteen years old in Paris, under the guidance of Djembe Masters from West Africa. His career as a percussionist began in 1974 when he accompanied Jeanine Claes, ‘Rhythm and Dancing’. This journey lead Philippe to perform with Le Grand Ballet d Afrique Noire in 1979 in Paris.

1985-1990
Doudoumba
Philippe moved to Sydney, Australia. He taught a Djembe drumming classes and accompanied Jeanine Claes as her drummer for West African dance classes. Philippe created and managed ‘Doudoumba’, an African percussion group He also played percussion for: ‘Soul ‘at Expo ’88; Marcia Hines; Tina Arena, Mark Williams; Sydney Fringe Festival; The Door’s Festival; Festival of Asian Music and Dance and Womad Festival.
Philippe’s ensemble, ‘Doudoumba’ supported the following artists plus many more Eg Anjelique Kidjo; Salif Keita; The Bhundu Boys; World Saxophone Quartet; Mahlathini and the Maotella Queens; Lucky Dube; Festival of the Winds; Osibe Festival of African Art; Festival Equinox (New Caledonia); Fire Walk with Anthony Robbins; Sydney To Hobart Yacht Race; Sydney Festival; Brisbane Jazz Festival with Dale Barlow; Fete de la Musique, New Caledonia); Taronga Zoo-Opening of Gorilla Park; Reconciliation Day 1997…

1990-2000
Sydney Performing and Recording
Philippe featured as a percussionist with many artists Eg ‘Frenzy’- Aku Kadogo, Sydney Wharf Theatre; Pacific Tour with Monica Trapaga; Dave Barlow; Jenny Morris; Don Barrow; Kalabash African Electric Band; Dale Barlow -13th Street and Carl Orr Band…

2000-2019
ASIA PAC Performing and Recording
Philippe featured as a percussionist with many artists Eg Moussa Diakite; Womadelaide; Woodford Festival; Parramassala (Doudoumba); Lion King – opening, Private Party (Doudoumba); NAFAS, Sydney Sacred Musical; FIFA World Cup (Doudoumba); African Festival (Doudoumba, New Caledonia); Toured with Bijan Morteza - Persian group from Iran (Australia/New Zealand); TED X – Byron Bay (Doudoumba); Ehsan Khajeh Amiri – singer from Iran; supported ALPHA BLONDIE, Enmore Theatre; (Doudoumba); Faramarz Assef - Philippe featured as a percussionist with many artists singer from Iran; Malaria Eradication Function (Doudoumba); Emphasema Charity Fundraiser, Hilton Hotel; Sydney to Hobart Race (Sydney); United Nations for Africa Event (Doudoumba) Customs House (Sydney); THAI Airlines (Doudoumba), Hilton Hotel; Immigrant Resource Centre (Doudoumba) Marrickville/Lidcombe

OCTOBER 2018
Master in Music teaching
In 2017, Philippe graduated from TAFE with a Diploma of Music and a Highly Commended - Advanced Diploma of Music Performance. In 2018, Philippe graduated from AIM (Australian Institute of Music) with a Post Graduate of Music.