Amadou Kienou is a percussionist and master drummer from the Griot-family of Baba Kienou in Ougadougou, Burkina Faso. He has been playing traditional music since his childhood. On his numerous performance tours, he has visited France, Sweden, Angola, Guyana and, since 1997, he frequently spends time in Germany. In Strassbourg, he coaches the dance companies Dankan and Guina Fare and holds concerts with his multi cultural group Bolibana.

In 2000, Amadou recorded his first CD, "Aya Fo" as well as an instructional video for Djembe and Dununs.

Amadou visits Germany regularly with his drum and dance group Foteban.