Douboumba 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.
