Senegalese percussionist, singer, solo dancer, choreographer and pedagogue
Ismaila Sané (full name Ismaila Sané Badiane) is a
Senegalese born percussionist, singer, solo dancer of
Africanballet, choreographer and pedagogue. He was born on January 4, 1956, in
Coubalan,
Casamance,
Senegal). Sané lived in
Spain from 1981 to 1999, and since 1999 he has made his home
Finland. Sané is well known in Finland from his solo career but also from the bands Senfi, Galaxy and
Piirpauke and in Spain from bands Baba Djembe and Mbalax.[1]
Prizes and grants
Lempo of the Year 2003: The first emigrant who knowingly got the "citizen of the year" prize in Finland. The prize was given to Ismaila together with his wife, musician Outi Sané. (Home place
Lempäälä)
The Recognition Prize of
Kalevala Koru Cultural Foundation in 2005. (Kalevala korun kulttuurisäätiön tunnustuspalkinto 2005.): Together with his wife, musician Outi Sané. For the multicultural and international work of the Sanés.
Prize of Finland 2005, Ministry of Education of Finland: As a percussionist of the band Galaxy.
Composition Working Grant, Georg Malmstén Foundation 2007, Finland.[2]
Working Grant - Music 2011, Arts Council of Pirkanmaa, Finland.[3]
Working Grant - Music 2011 Kalevela Koru Cultural Foundation, Finland. For composing and arranging children record for Senfi band (together with Outi Sane) [4]
Working Grant - Music 2012, Finnish Cultural Foundation, Central Fund, Finland.[5]
EOAW Cultural Achievements Award 2012. International Women Conference, Tampere, Finland.[6]
Artistic leadership
Artistic leader of the education for music teachers in Opeko "Yhteinen sävel 1-3" at years 2004 - 2006. Head educator with Outi Sané.
Artistic leader of the multicultural education for teachers in Opeko "Africa alive" year 2006. Head educator with Outi Sané.
Artistic leader and the father of Ethno Music Festival "LempoFolk" 2005. Other leaders Outi Sané and Henna Leisiö.