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Manu Dibango
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Manu Dibango (Emmanuel N'Djoké Dibango, December 12, 1933 in Douala, Cameroon-March 24, 2020 in Paris, France) was a Cameroonian saxop… read moreManu Dibango (Emmanuel N'Djoké Dibango, December 12, 1933 in Douala, Cameroon-March 24, 2020 in Paris, France) was a Cameroonian saxophonist and vibraphone player. Leaving Cameroon to France to study, he got to study music where he … read moreManu Dibango (Emmanuel N'Djoké Dibango, December 12, 1933 in Douala, Cameroon-March 24, 2020 in Paris, France) was a Cameroonian saxophonist and vibraphone player. Leaving Cameroon to France to study, he got to study music where he enrolled for piano lessons. Though a piano student, Manu fel… read more -
Dobet Gnahoré
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Dobet Gnahoré, a singer, dancer and percussionist from the Ivory Coast, inherited the force of the “Bété“ tradition from her father, Boni G… read moreDobet Gnahoré, a singer, dancer and percussionist from the Ivory Coast, inherited the force of the “Bété“ tradition from her father, Boni Gnahoré, a master percussionist who plays with the Abidjan-based Ki-Yi Mbock Company, directed by W… read moreDobet Gnahoré, a singer, dancer and percussionist from the Ivory Coast, inherited the force of the “Bété“ tradition from her father, Boni Gnahoré, a master percussionist who plays with the Abidjan-based Ki-Yi Mbock Company, directed by Werewere Liking. It was within this Ivory Coast-based company… read more -
Kadialy Kouyate
3,032 listeners
Born into the great line of Kouyate Griot in Southern Senegal, Kadialy Kouyate’s kora playing and singing style, both as a soloist and in d… read moreBorn into the great line of Kouyate Griot in Southern Senegal, Kadialy Kouyate’s kora playing and singing style, both as a soloist and in different ensembles, have been appreciated in many prestigious venues including the Royal Festival … read moreBorn into the great line of Kouyate Griot in Southern Senegal, Kadialy Kouyate’s kora playing and singing style, both as a soloist and in different ensembles, have been appreciated in many prestigious venues including the Royal Festival Hall, the 02 Arena, the National Theatre, the Royal Albert H… read more -
Youssou N'Dour
251,405 listeners
Youssou N'Dour (born 1 October 1959 in Dakar, Senegal) is a singer, percussionist and occasional actor. N'Dour is one of the most… read more -
Ismaël Lô
86,009 listeners
Ismaël Lô is a versatile singer and artist, he plays the guitar and the harmonica. He was born in Dogondoutchi in Niger on 30 August 1956 t… read moreIsmaël Lô is a versatile singer and artist, he plays the guitar and the harmonica. He was born in Dogondoutchi in Niger on 30 August 1956 to a Senegalese father and a Nigerian mother. Shortly after Lô's birth the family returned to … read moreIsmaël Lô is a versatile singer and artist, he plays the guitar and the harmonica. He was born in Dogondoutchi in Niger on 30 August 1956 to a Senegalese father and a Nigerian mother. Shortly after Lô's birth the family returned to Senegal where they settled in the town of Rufisque, near the… read more -
Songhoy Blues
102,331 listeners
Songhoy Blues are a desert blues-punk band from Timbuktu, Mali. The band were exiled to Bamako during the unrest in Mali. The band features… read moreSonghoy Blues are a desert blues-punk band from Timbuktu, Mali. The band were exiled to Bamako during the unrest in Mali. The band features Aliou Toure, Oumar Toure, Garba Toure and Nathanael Dembele. View wikiSonghoy Blues are a desert blues-punk band from Timbuktu, Mali. The band were exiled to Bamako during the unrest in Mali. The band features Aliou Toure, Oumar Toure, Garba Toure and Nathanael Dembele. View wiki -
Les Amazones d'Afrique
20,821 listeners
Les Amazones d'Afrique are an all-female collective of west African musicians campaigning for gender equality. They have been describe… read moreLes Amazones d'Afrique are an all-female collective of west African musicians campaigning for gender equality. They have been described as a supergroup, and the characterisation seems apt. Angélique Kidjo, Kandia Kouyaté, Mamani Kei… read moreLes Amazones d'Afrique are an all-female collective of west African musicians campaigning for gender equality. They have been described as a supergroup, and the characterisation seems apt. Angélique Kidjo, Kandia Kouyaté, Mamani Keita, Mariam Doumbia, Mariam Koné, Massan Coulibaly, Mouneissa… read more -
Idir
37,750 listeners
Idir was born Hamid Cheriet, in Aït Lahcène, Algeria (a Berber village in Beni yenni Haute-Kabylia). This farmer's son started studyi… read moreIdir was born Hamid Cheriet, in Aït Lahcène, Algeria (a Berber village in Beni yenni Haute-Kabylia). This farmer's son started studying Geology and was destined for a career in the petroleum industry before his rise to stardom. Idi… read moreIdir was born Hamid Cheriet, in Aït Lahcène, Algeria (a Berber village in Beni yenni Haute-Kabylia). This farmer's son started studying Geology and was destined for a career in the petroleum industry before his rise to stardom. Idir has been the ambassador of the Kabyle culture, especially … read more -
Victor Démé
38,271 listeners
Victor Deme is a singer-songwriter from Burkina Faso, West Africa. Deme recorded his debut album in his mid-40s.His mother was a singer, hi… read moreVictor Deme is a singer-songwriter from Burkina Faso, West Africa. Deme recorded his debut album in his mid-40s.His mother was a singer, his father a tailor, and he has had both professions over the years. According to Songlines magazine… read moreVictor Deme is a singer-songwriter from Burkina Faso, West Africa. Deme recorded his debut album in his mid-40s.His mother was a singer, his father a tailor, and he has had both professions over the years. According to Songlines magazine his voice is warm and slightly husky and his songs are sple… read more -
Alpha Blondy
305,387 listeners
Alpha Blondy (born Seydou Koné on January 1, 1953 in Dimbokoro, Côte d'Ivoire) is a reggae singer. He is a major star in West Africa. He has played with The Wailers. He studied English at Hunter College in New York, and later in the… read moreAlpha Blondy (born Seydou Koné on January 1, 1953 in Dimbokoro, Côte d'Ivoire) is a reggae singer. He is a major star in West Africa. He has played with The Wailers. He studied English at Hunter College in New York, and later in the Columbia University American Language Program. Alpha Blondy… read more