At 21 he started singing and playing percussion with Orchestra Volta Jazz in Bobo Dioulasso. The band played a variety of music from Burkina Faso and neighbouring countries, as well Cuban and other styles.
Alipokuwa na umri wa miaka 21 alianza kuimba na kupiga vifaa mbalimbali vya muziki na bendi ya Orchestra Volta Jazz ambayo ilikuwa ikipiga aina tofauti ya muziki kutoka Burkina Faso na nchi za jirani na aina nyingine.