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Photo Of Oumar Sow

Oumar Sow more »

From France, Senegal, United Kingdom

OUMAR SOW was born in Dakar in 1959. When he was still a student, Oumar formed a small group called Bataxal with Pape Dieng as kit drummer and Jean P&hellip » read more

Photo Of Modou Diouf & O Fogum

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From Senegal

Modou Diouf and his family (O Fogum), come from a long lineage of Griot musicians from the Serre peoples of Senegal. Their instruments are the Sabar D&hellip » read more

Daby Balde more »

From Senegal

Ssshhhh… It’s another great Senegalese singer Whisper it quietly but the Senegalese production line of great vocalists didn’t grind to a halt a&hellip » read more

Modou Diouf with Binta Badjie more »

From Senegal

Modou Diouf is an incredibly talented drummer from Senegal, who plays a traditional Senegalese drum called a Sabar. The drum is similar in size to a D&hellip » read more

Photo Of Seckou Keita Quintet

Seckou Keita Quintet more »

From Senegal, United Kingdom

Hailed as "the Hendrix of the kora", Seckou Keita is a shining advocate of the less known, rhythmically rocking kora repertoire from southern Senegal.&hellip » read more

Photo Of Landing Mané

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From Senegal

Landing Mané has been a performing artist for over 20 years and he embodies the spirit of Senegalese music and dance. Landing has studied traditional&hellip » read more

Photo Of Youssou N'Dour

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From Senegal

YOUSSOU N'DOUR, born in Dakar in October 1959, is a singer endowed with remarkable range and poise, and, as a composer, bandleader and producer, with &hellip » read more

Photo Of Diak Haso

Diak Haso more »

From Guinea, Mali, Senegal

Africa is the heart of music and dance, these artistic expressions were a reflection of the feelings of the people, being an essential part of their c&hellip » read more

Photo Of Malick Pathé Sow

Malick Pathé Sow more »

From Senegal

Baaba Maal sideman claims his share of the limelight Sometimes the loyal foot soldiers can rise up through the ranks and earn a stripe or two for thei&hellip » read more