Dan has been playing and studying music for the last ten years. Having completed a guitar major and composition degree in Nelson, British Columbia, he has been actively playing, teaching, and composing a wide range of musical styles. His passion for drums has led him to play with a variety of musicians in a wide range of musical genres, from jazz, reggae, Latin, and African, to modern forms of electronic and hip hop. His passion for music is coupled by his love for sharing the positive experiences reached through playing and teaching.

A celebrated soloist and master djembe player from Guinea, Alseny Michel Diallo and Marafani offers audiences a chance to dance, be joyful and revel in the African way of music as a vital and fundamental part of everyday life.