Ben Aylon
Ben Aylon is a percussion virtuoso, xalam player, and producer known for his innovative approach to Senegalese drumming and strings. Over the past 15 years, under the mentorship of legendary drummers Doudou and Aly Ndiaye Rose, Ben has developed a distinctive style that elevates traditional Senegalese drumming to new heights of expression.
His solo act, One Man Tribe, captures the essence of massive drum ensembles, transforming it into a powerful solo act, earning the respect of Senegalese iconic musicians and audiences. Along his journey, he discovered the xalam, a traditional Senegalese lute, with which he composes the soundtrack of his travels.
His ongoing documentary work in Senegal and beyond preserves rare footage of masters and traditional ceremonies in contemporary settings - a comprehensive archive of the region’s musical heritage through his personal journey. Ben’s mission is to unite people from diverse cultures and religions through rhythm, prayer, and collaboration.
LIBERER • African Strings and piano meditation (Ben Aylon feat. Roei Hermon)
Sabar Drumming in Senegal • My First Journey with Aly & Doudou Ndiaye Rose (2010)
SMALL ROOM IN DAKAR • Xalam African Strings Meditation
AUTUMN RELIEF • African Strings and Piano Meditation (Ben Aylon feat. Roei Hermon)
FRAGILE • African Strings and Piano Meditation (Ben Aylon feat. Roei Hermon)
ROSE RHYTHM • Aly Ndiaye Rose & Ben Aylon (Live in Senegal)
BY THE LAKE • African Strings and Piano Meditation (Ben Aylon feat. Roei Hermon)
Ben Aylon & Saboula Bangoura • Guerre
Mali Traditional Song • Simbo • Ben Aylon & Saboula Bangoura
WOUNI ALLAH • Baye Niass Zikr (live in Senegal)
TIRIBA • Guinea Djembe Rhythm • Ben Aylon & Saboula Bangoura
Laamb Ndiouk Saloum • Aly Ndiaye Rose & Ben Aylon • Senegal
Tyson Rhythm • Laamb • Ben Aylon, Aly Ndiaye Rose & Les Rosettes
Ben Aylon & Baye Dame Bou Yaya • Sufi Senegal • Baye Niasse
Kodo & Ben Aylon • Kaigara Bushi // 鼓童 • 貝殻節
Kodo & Ben Aylon • Earth Beat Project 2024 • 鼓童
Aly Ndiaye Rose, Ben Aylon & Les Rosettes • Saint Louis Jazz 2024 • Full Concert
Kaira (Sauta) • Ben Aylon & Shira Gil • Xalam & Kora
Ben Aylon • KODO Earth Celebration 2023
Ben Aylon & Aly Ndiaye Rose • Senegalese Wrestling Drumming
Baye Niass • Sufi Zikr Senegal (1 Hour) • Ben Aylon & Baye Dame Bou Yaye
Ben Aylon • Alesandra Seutin • Ecole des Sables, Senegal
ROSE RHYTHM • Ben Aylon & Les Rosettes (Doudou Ndiaye Rose)
Ben Aylon & Gala Celia • Tyson Rhythm • Senegal
Ben Aylon & Gala Celia • Senegalese Drumming
Ben Aylon • African Strings • Xalam Late-night Jam In Tokyo
Ben Aylon & Les Rosettes • DIAME & NDJOUK (Julian Jouga & Doudou Ndiaye Rose)
Sabar Drumming • Ben Aylon & Aly Ndiaye Rose
Ben Aylon • One Man Tribe • Thiol Solo (4K)
Les Rosettes, Aly Ndiaye Rose, Ben Aylon • WALO (Doudou Ndiaye Rose)