Sekani Thomas, also known as KAYINBEATS is 3rd generation professional percussionist and Electronic Music Producer who began his musical journey as an understudy with Teye Sa Thiosanne African Drum and Dance Company at the age of 6 under the direction of Yiriba Thomas and Terrence Uzoma Nelson.

While there he began training with Master Djembe Fola Moussa Traore of Mali West Africa at age 12. with Grand Master Mamady Keita at age 14, and with Grand Master Famadou Konate at age 17. With this careful guidance and training, he was able to turn professional, tour nationally and internationally at an early age. Sekani is still currently an active member of Teye Sa Thiosanne African Drum and Dance Company at age 25. Not only is he an amazing "Djembe Fola" (djembe player), he is versed in various styles of hand drumming. Having traveled and studied in Havana Cuba he is a very skilled "Conguero" playing nationally and internationally in various groups, Funk Bands, Afro Cuban Jazz Bands, and African Drum & Dance Companies. He records his own songs and produces instrumentals for himself, Internet Streaming, and Public Listening. He also produces instrumentals for select artists, Dj's and Performers all across the world. Most recently Sekani performed to a sold-out audience with Magettee Fall’s Group Percu at Barnsdale Theatre and Gallery in Hollywood.

Sekani currently resides in San Diego, California where continues his research and production. He believes that music is magic, healing, and entertainment and welcomes all who come to share and receive these gifts.

Nigel Zuniga has been around Mandingue drum and dance since he was in the womb. His tutelage began with members of his community such as Teye Sa Thiosanne African Drum & Dance ensemble under the direction of Founding Member Yiriba Thomas and Musical Director Terrance Uzoma Nelson. Nigel credits Nana Asiedu of IIe Ayan Cultural Institute of Higher Learning as an early influence as well and he still recognizes and accepts their guidance today as elders. Nigel also had the good fortune to further his training in drum and dance at an early age with Nimley Napla former director of the Liberian National Cultural Troupe, Moustapha Bangora of Les Ballets Africans, Malian Master Djembe Folas’ Moussa Traore and Basidi Kone, Grand Master Djembe Folas’ Mamady Keita and Grand Master Famadou Konate both from Guinea West Africa..

Nigel’s unique experience as a djembe fola and dancer propelled him into numerous collaborations and performances nationally and internationally showcasing his many talents and creating demand for his extraordinary skills. He most recently performed to a sold-out audience with Magettee Fall’s Group Percu at Barnsdale Theatre and Gallery in Hollywood and appeared in ‘Coming To America 2’.

Nigel now resides in San Diego, California where he continues his work. He welcomes everyone to experience his music and dance odyssey.

Yiriba has been a visual artist and percussionist for over 40 years performing, teaching, and studying African and Afro – American expression throughout the U.S. and Africa. Currently, he is based in San Diego, California, and performs in both music and theater settings. He expresses himself in several disciplines as a multi-talented drum and mask maker, costume designer, and singer. He has been carefully trained by some of the best masters of West African folkloric tradition such as Zak Diouf from Senegal and Naomi Geddo from Liberia both directors of Diamano Coura West African Dance Company, Nimely Napla director of the Liberian National Cultural Troup, and Grand Master Djembefola’s Mamady Keita and Famadou Konate both from Guinea. It was Master Drummer Ya Ya Diallo from Fienso Mali who Yiriba also studied with that gave him the name ‘Yiriba’ from Ya Ya’s native dialect Bambara. It means ‘the tree which gives cover to those who gather there to learn and which has great roots’. Most recently Yiriba studied and traveled throughout Mali West Africa with Master drummer Moussa Traore from Bamako Mali. He is presently founder, co-director, lead drummer, and vocalist for Teye Sa Thiosanne African Drum and Dance Company based in San Diego California. Yiriba is celebrated for his vibrant dedication to the presentation, development, and understanding of African and African-American culture.