Most people do not know that the name Diallo is a prominent West African name and originates from Senegal, among other countries in that region. Claude Diallo was given this name through his Senegalese step-grandfather, who adopted his father during the second world war in France. Since childhood Claude feels connected to African culture through his uncles and aunts. But only in 2023 Claude was invited to Senegal to perform a Tribute concert to Randy Weston at the St. Louis Jazz Festival. There he met Djiby Diabate, a famous balafon player and after their performance at the festival, a musical friendship evolved in which the two music cultures from Western European lyricism, mixed with American Jazz roots and West African music traditions. This collaboration is unique and the combination of balafon with grand piano creates an unheard sound.