Composer, Pianist, Producer, Teacher
Biography
Marcus Diawara, born in Vienna in 1995, began his musical journey at the age of five by learning to play the piano. He took his first lessons at the Yamaha Music School in Vienna and later honed his skills through dedicated training with renowned instructors Helmut Schima, Jörg Leichtfried, and Paul Urbanek.
Education:
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2000–2005: Yamaha Music School, Vienna
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2005–2010: Piano lessons with Helmut Schima
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2010–2015: Preparatory studies at Prayner Conservatory
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2015–2020: Concert diploma in Jazz and Popular Music with distinction under Prof. Jörg Leichtfried (Jam Music Lab University)
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2020–2021: Masterclasses with Paul Urbanek
Musical Projects:
Jazztice Trio:
His main project, the Marcus Diawara Trio, merges modern jazz, hip-hop, swing, West African influences, and classical elements. With odd meters and innovative arrangements, he creates a unique musical language.
Marcus Moh & One World Band:
In collaboration with his father, Marcus Moh, Diawara composes and performs with the internationally diverse reggae band Marcus Moh & One World Band. Known for its genre-spanning sounds and socially critical lyrics, this formation embodies musical unity.
Jikuru:
Since 2023, Diawara has been part of the LoFi Hip-Hop duo Jikuru, which he co-founded with Austrian DJ and producer DJ Buzz (Waxolutionists). The project blends atmospheric LoFi sounds with jazz elements and innovative beats.
Discography:
Marcus Moh & One World Band
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Africa Cries (2015)
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Toungaranké (2021)
DIAWR
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Behind Four Walls (2021)
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Homecoming (2023)
Jikuru
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Tropic Fruits (2023)
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Never Again (2023) / Universal Music Austria
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Moonlit Melodies (2024) / Universal Music Austria
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Sweet Lips (2024) / Universal Music Austria
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Sway (2024) / Universal Music Austria
Performances:
Marcus Diawara has performed at venues and festivals, including:
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Porgy and Bess, Vienna
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Afrika Tage, Vienna
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Vienna Rathaus
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Arena Wien
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Fania Live, Vienna
Collaborations and Labels:
Marcus Diawara regularly collaborates with acclaimed labels and artists:
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Labels: Universal Music Austria, Universal Music Japan, urbanundergrounds, dustluv
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Artists: DJ Buzz, Saiko, Devaloop, Walid El Harch