Jason Diakite- A Drop of Midnight

JASON “TIMBUKTU” DIAKITÉ is one of Sweden’s chart topping hip hop artists winning 8 Swedish Grammy awards, 4 P3 Guld (Swedish radio) awards and has performed all over the world, from Sweden to Africa and from the Roxy in Los Angeles to Nobel Peace Prize award ceremonies! Born in Sweden to American parents - an African American dad and a white mom - Jason's book - A DROP OF MIDNIGHT- has already sold thousands of copies in Sweden and goes on sale in the US next month. It is also being adapted into a stage performance premiering this month at Harlem Stage in New York City. In the book - Jason pens his very intimate journey of self-discovery which stretches from South Carolina slavery to 21 century Sweden - and how music and hip hop has impacted his life. About the Author:  JASON “TIMBUKTU” DIAKITÉ is one of Sweden’s most well-known hip-hop artists. Born in Lund to American parents—an African American dad and a white mom—he has released eight solo albums and numerous singles, the majority of which have reached gold or platinum status. His accolades include eight Swedish Grammy awards and four P3 Guld (Swedish radio) awards. He has performed all over the world, from Africa to Svalbard, from the Apollo in New York City to the Roxy in Los Angeles and at the Polar Music Prize and Nobel Peace Prize award ceremonies. Jason is the author of the critically acclaimed memoir A Drop of Midnight, which has sold more than one hundred thousand copies in Sweden and has been adapted into a stage performance premiering in March 2020 at Harlem Stage.  www.adropfofmidnight.com