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Lëk Sèn
521 listeners
Take one singer ripened on the Senegalese hip-hop scene, Lëk Sèn, add a pair of seasoned, eclectic producers, then slowly macerate together… read moreTake one singer ripened on the Senegalese hip-hop scene, Lëk Sèn, add a pair of seasoned, eclectic producers, then slowly macerate together for over a year, taking care to leave the studio doors open to any new ideas passing by. And ther… read moreTake one singer ripened on the Senegalese hip-hop scene, Lëk Sèn, add a pair of seasoned, eclectic producers, then slowly macerate together for over a year, taking care to leave the studio doors open to any new ideas passing by. And there you have the modular, empirical recipe used to cook up the… read more -
Touré Kunda
32,520 listeners
Touré Kunda is a Senegalese band formed in 1979 and noted for their musical versatility and political activism. They have recorded in more … read moreTouré Kunda is a Senegalese band formed in 1979 and noted for their musical versatility and political activism. They have recorded in more than six languages and collaborated with well-known artists such as Carlos Santana and Talking Hea… read moreTouré Kunda is a Senegalese band formed in 1979 and noted for their musical versatility and political activism. They have recorded in more than six languages and collaborated with well-known artists such as Carlos Santana and Talking Heads. With considerable success in Africa and Europe, they are… read more -
Nuru Kane
12,480 listeners
Nuru comes from Dakar, Senegal and his music is influenced by all the sounds of West Africa, the blues and gnawa, the trance music of the n… read moreNuru comes from Dakar, Senegal and his music is influenced by all the sounds of West Africa, the blues and gnawa, the trance music of the north African countries of Morocco and Algeria. Nuru's main instrument is the guimbri, a three… read moreNuru comes from Dakar, Senegal and his music is influenced by all the sounds of West Africa, the blues and gnawa, the trance music of the north African countries of Morocco and Algeria. Nuru's main instrument is the guimbri, a three stringed acoustic bass, central to the Gnawa sound. In conc… read more -
Diogal
9,828 listeners
Diogal Sakho was born in 1970 in a small Senegalese village. He is a member of the Lébou clan of fisherman from the Senegalese Coast. As a … read moreDiogal Sakho was born in 1970 in a small Senegalese village. He is a member of the Lébou clan of fisherman from the Senegalese Coast. As a child, Diogal would listen to his uncles playing music. He taught himself to play guitar and soon … read moreDiogal Sakho was born in 1970 in a small Senegalese village. He is a member of the Lébou clan of fisherman from the Senegalese Coast. As a child, Diogal would listen to his uncles playing music. He taught himself to play guitar and soon began composing his own songs. In 1996, Loy Ehrlich (who pla… read more -
Daby Balde
7,547 listeners
Moutarou "Daby" Balde is from the isolated region of Senegal called Fouladou, which borders Gambia and Guinea-Bissau and is home … read moreMoutarou "Daby" Balde is from the isolated region of Senegal called Fouladou, which borders Gambia and Guinea-Bissau and is home of diverse musical styles. From an early age, he pursued a love of music, both traditional and ori… read moreMoutarou "Daby" Balde is from the isolated region of Senegal called Fouladou, which borders Gambia and Guinea-Bissau and is home of diverse musical styles. From an early age, he pursued a love of music, both traditional and original. He sings in a variety of languages accompanied mostly… read more -
Omar Pene
6,485 listeners
Omar Pene (born 1956 in Dakar) is the emblematic lead singer of the Super Diamono. He was born in the working class neighborhood of Derkle.… read moreOmar Pene (born 1956 in Dakar) is the emblematic lead singer of the Super Diamono. He was born in the working class neighborhood of Derkle. In the mid seventies (1975-1976), he joined the Super Diamono, one of the longest running Senegal… read moreOmar Pene (born 1956 in Dakar) is the emblematic lead singer of the Super Diamono. He was born in the working class neighborhood of Derkle. In the mid seventies (1975-1976), he joined the Super Diamono, one of the longest running Senegalese popular bands- just. Recruited by Bailo Diagne, the firs… read more -
Daara J
12,165 listeners
Daara J (Pronounced Daa-raa Jee, which means "The School" in the Wolof language) are a Senegalese rap trio, consisting of N’Dango… read moreDaara J (Pronounced Daa-raa Jee, which means "The School" in the Wolof language) are a Senegalese rap trio, consisting of N’Dango D, Aladji Man and Faada Freddy. Their music blends western hiphop with traditional African rhythm… read moreDaara J (Pronounced Daa-raa Jee, which means "The School" in the Wolof language) are a Senegalese rap trio, consisting of N’Dango D, Aladji Man and Faada Freddy. Their music blends western hiphop with traditional African rhythms to create a great infectionsly dancy style. In their last … read more -
Meta and the Cornerstones
5,866 listeners
Meta and the Cornerstones is a Roots/Rock/Reggae band centered around its founder and lead singer Meta Dia. Meta grew up in Senegal and has… read moreMeta and the Cornerstones is a Roots/Rock/Reggae band centered around its founder and lead singer Meta Dia. Meta grew up in Senegal and has been playing music for nearly fifteen years. Musicians have come and gone, but The Cornerstones h… read moreMeta and the Cornerstones is a Roots/Rock/Reggae band centered around its founder and lead singer Meta Dia. Meta grew up in Senegal and has been playing music for nearly fifteen years. Musicians have come and gone, but The Cornerstones have evolved over the last few years into a tight, funky litt… read more -
Thione Seck
17,907 listeners
Thione Ballago Seck (born March 12, 1955) is one of Senegal's greatest singers and musicians in the mbalax genre, on par with Baaba Maal and Youssou N'dour although he hasn't achieved the same level of fame outside his cou… read moreThione Ballago Seck (born March 12, 1955) is one of Senegal's greatest singers and musicians in the mbalax genre, on par with Baaba Maal and Youssou N'dour although he hasn't achieved the same level of fame outside his country. Seck comes from a family of "griot" singers … read more