Jean-Philippe FANFANT is from Guadeloupe in the French Caribbean. He comes from three generations of great musicians. One of the top studio drummers and performers in France, he is a co-leader of the group Sakésho (Andy Narell Pan-Mario Canonge Piano-Michel Alibo bass) and has recorded more than 400 albums with artists such as Kassav, Angélique Kidjo, Mario Canonge,Ayo, Andy Narell, Ralph Thamar, Tania St Val, Beethova Obas, Edith Lefel, Touré Kunda, Philippe Lavil, Dédé st Prix, Laurent Voulzy, Julien Clerc, Maxime Leforestier, Patrick St Eloi, Bernard Lavilliers, Christophe Maé, Tania Maria.STING and SHAGGY (Taratata live).

He performs on famous TV show « THE VOICE » on french channel TF1.

He is the author of drums method book published by Sher Music : Afro caribbeab grooves for drumset by jean philippe FANFANT