Drummer, composer and performer Linda-Philomène Tsoungui, better known as Philo, is an exceptional talent in the international music scene and has accumulated an impressive list of references. Not only did she earn a Master’s degree in classical drums / timpani and a Bachelor’s degree in jazz drumming at the University of Music and Theatre in Munich, Philo also holds a Master’s degree in popular music by the Popakademie Mannheim and has performed with acclaimed artists such as Moses Sumney, Omar Rodríguez-López, Kraftklub, Tarek K.I.Z, Loredana, Katja Krasavice, Badmómzjay, Elif, Megaloh, Fatoni, Alli Neumann, Bosse, Daniel Donskoy, and Mine. She has also been playing with and recording for international artists like Moses Sumney, Khalil Fong, The Potash Twins, and most recently finished a tour with prog-rock legends The Mars Volta. She played in the Bavarian State Opera, went on multiple concert tours in Egypt, Oman and China, had solo appearances at the Preis für Popkultur, at art exhibitions and corporate events. Her virtuosity and distinctive style have earned Philo a big international following and lots of admiration. She drags the drums to the centre of attention, connects Pop, Jazz, Hip Hop, Afrobeat and classical drumming to take the listener on a rhythmical exploration of body, mind and soul.