Harouna Dembélé is undoubtedly one of the best djembefolů (playing djembe masters) present. A representative of a new generation of West African musicians combining vast knowledge of traditional rhythms with influences of contemporary music uses rich experience of African and global action. He currently lives in his hometown of Bobo Dioulasso (Burkina Faso), where in 2004 he founded the group Parisse, which translates from the language Bwaba means mutual aid, solidarity.