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Ramatou Diakite
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Kélétigui Diabaté
7,990 listeners
Kélétigui Diabaté (1931 – 30 November 2012) was a Malian musician, described as an "undisputed master" of the balafon, and as &qu… read moreKélétigui Diabaté (1931 – 30 November 2012) was a Malian musician, described as an "undisputed master" of the balafon, and as "one of the greatest figures in Malian contemporary music". Diabaté was born in 1931 into… read moreKélétigui Diabaté (1931 – 30 November 2012) was a Malian musician, described as an "undisputed master" of the balafon, and as "one of the greatest figures in Malian contemporary music". Diabaté was born in 1931 into a family of well-known musicians, and learned to play guita… read more -
Daby Touré
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Daby Touré (born in Mauritania in 1975) is a Mauritanian singer-songwriter who was based in Paris and is now based in Montréal, Canada. Bor… read moreDaby Touré (born in Mauritania in 1975) is a Mauritanian singer-songwriter who was based in Paris and is now based in Montréal, Canada. Born into the Touré Kunda musical heritage, he co-founded Touré Touré in Senegal before moving to Par… read moreDaby Touré (born in Mauritania in 1975) is a Mauritanian singer-songwriter who was based in Paris and is now based in Montréal, Canada. Born into the Touré Kunda musical heritage, he co-founded Touré Touré in Senegal before moving to Paris, France, and becoming a solo artist. Touré's story … read more -
Mansour Seck
6,497 listeners
Mansour Seck is a blind Senegalese singer and musician born in Podor in 1950. From Leopardmannen.no: “He and I have two different roles - h… read moreMansour Seck is a blind Senegalese singer and musician born in Podor in 1950. From Leopardmannen.no: “He and I have two different roles - he is a guitarist and I am a singer. So when we work together, we complement each other." Thus… read moreMansour Seck is a blind Senegalese singer and musician born in Podor in 1950. From Leopardmannen.no: “He and I have two different roles - he is a guitarist and I am a singer. So when we work together, we complement each other." Thus Baaba Maal explains the relationship with his lifelong frie… read more -
Argile feat. Barry Sangare
3,060 listeners
Argile-recordings with Malian N'Goni-harp player Barry Sangare and South-Indian percussionist Ramesh Shotham. A cross between Wasulu a… read moreArgile-recordings with Malian N'Goni-harp player Barry Sangare and South-Indian percussionist Ramesh Shotham. A cross between Wasulu and Indian music with a touch of reggae and a taste of jazz! Includes a wonderful 17 minute version… read moreArgile-recordings with Malian N'Goni-harp player Barry Sangare and South-Indian percussionist Ramesh Shotham. A cross between Wasulu and Indian music with a touch of reggae and a taste of jazz! Includes a wonderful 17 minute version of Abdullah Ibrahim Dollar Brand's composition "Ishmael". View wiki -
Ifang Bondi
9,293 listeners
Ifang Bondi, meaning "take out yourself" in Mandinka language, grew out of the former Gambian band called the Super Eagles. Found… read moreIfang Bondi, meaning "take out yourself" in Mandinka language, grew out of the former Gambian band called the Super Eagles. Founded in the 60's the Super Eagles was the undisputed top group in the Gambia and Senegal. In 19… read moreIfang Bondi, meaning "take out yourself" in Mandinka language, grew out of the former Gambian band called the Super Eagles. Founded in the 60's the Super Eagles was the undisputed top group in the Gambia and Senegal. In 1968 they toured Ghana, making an enormous impact with their v… read more -
Jaraba Jakite
3,073 listeners
Jaraba Jakite, born approx. in 1953, moved to Bamako in 1984. Since then his sensationally physical, dancing, drumming style has rapidly ha… read moreJaraba Jakite, born approx. in 1953, moved to Bamako in 1984. Since then his sensationally physical, dancing, drumming style has rapidly had gained him the reputation of a great »worker of the drum.« Jaraba, the »Great Lion«, used to be … read moreJaraba Jakite, born approx. in 1953, moved to Bamako in 1984. Since then his sensationally physical, dancing, drumming style has rapidly had gained him the reputation of a great »worker of the drum.« Jaraba, the »Great Lion«, used to be one of the most sought after celebration drummers of the cit… read more -
Sékouba Bambino
7,281 listeners
Sekouba "Bambino" Diabaté is the stage name of Sekouba Diabaté, a singer and musician born in Guinea, West Africa in 1964. Bambin… read moreSekouba "Bambino" Diabaté is the stage name of Sekouba Diabaté, a singer and musician born in Guinea, West Africa in 1964. Bambino was born and raised in the village of Kintinya, some 25 kilometers from the town of Siguiri, clo… read moreSekouba "Bambino" Diabaté is the stage name of Sekouba Diabaté, a singer and musician born in Guinea, West Africa in 1964. Bambino was born and raised in the village of Kintinya, some 25 kilometers from the town of Siguiri, close to the border with Mali. He was born into a musical famil… read more -
Tarika
27,826 listeners
A vocal, string, and percussion ensemble from Madagascar, and "Madagascar's greatest export". Tarika, "The Band" … read moreA vocal, string, and percussion ensemble from Madagascar, and "Madagascar's greatest export". Tarika, "The Band" in Malagasy, is led by two sisters, Hanitra and Noro. The rhythms are catchy, the music lively and… read moreA vocal, string, and percussion ensemble from Madagascar, and "Madagascar's greatest export". Tarika, "The Band" in Malagasy, is led by two sisters, Hanitra and Noro. The rhythms are catchy, the music lively and ideal for dancing to. Some of the music has a political mes… read more