Philippe Lincy – Professional African Drummer
Philippe Lincy is a highly respected professional drummer, percussionist, and music educator who has lived and worked in Australia for many years.
Philippe Lincy and my heritage is Guadeloupe in the West Indies(on the side of my father). Philippe has dedicated most of his life to performing, teaching, and sharing the rich traditions of West African drumming and percussion across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region..
Deeply rooted in cultural storytelling, African drumming has traditionally been used as a powerful form of communication and expression. Philippe brings this history to life through performance, education, and workshops that connect rhythm, movement, and human connection. Like a heartbeat, drumming speaks to something primal and universal — a language understood by all.
He grew up and lived in Paris where he began to play the Djembe at age of 15 years old with Guinea Community in Paris in 1979.
Later he went to West Africa and made way to Senegal and it was first contact with Djembe and Dundun drums
Philippe Lincy – Founded Doudoumba Band
After relocating to Sydney, Philippe began teaching African drumming classes and accompanying West African dance programs. During this period, he founded Doudoumba, an African percussion ensemble that quickly gained recognition within Australia’s world music and festival circuits.
Philippe and Doudoumba have performed at major events and alongside leading Australian artists, including Expo ’88, Marcia Hines, Tina Arena, Mark Williams, as well as festivals such as WOMAD, Sydney Fringe Festival, and the Festival of Asian Music and Dance.
The ensemble has also supported internationally acclaimed artists including Angélique Kidjo, Salif Keita, Alpha Blondy, Lucky Dube, The Bhundu Boys, and Mahlathini and the Mahotella Queens, performing at major cultural and community events across Australia and the Pacific region.
International & Asia-Pacific Performances
From 2000 onwards, Philippe continued performing extensively throughout the Asia-Pacific and international music scenes. Highlights include appearances at WOMADelaide, Woodford Folk Festival, Parramasala, TEDx Byron Bay, and FIFA World Cup–related events with Doudoumba.
He has toured internationally with prominent Iranian artists such as Bijan Morteza, Ehsan Khajeh Amiri, and Faramarz Assef, and has performed at major cultural, corporate, and charity events for organisations including the United Nations, Thai Airways, and numerous multicultural festivals across Australia and New Caledonia.
