Mark Langaman

Mark Langaman stage name of Mark Lassoe (1982 – 8 December 2024) was a Surinamese percussionist and bandleader.

Langaman was born in  and grew up there as a member of the indigenous Kalina people. He performed with traditional indigenous music and music style kawina. He is regarded as the key person of this music style and gave lectures on indigenous Surinamese music.Petra Nelstein, 'Indianen van Suriname', 2019, p: 140-141, ISBN 978-94-6022-489-8 He was the leader of the music group Sambura Woyupore. He also performed abroad with musical formations Beradjie, Kalwatino and Masuwa, including in French Guiana, Guyana, Trinidad, Brazil and Peru.

Langaman died at Academic Hospital Paramaribo on 8 December 2024, at the age of 42.
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Category:Surinamese people
Category:Drummers
Category:1982 births
Category:2024 deaths
Category:Bandleaders
Category:21st-century musicians