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Thione Seck
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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 -
Fallou Dieng
2,752 listeners
Fallou Dieng is the elder statesman of a new generation of Senegalese artists emerging from the long shadows and rich legacy left by the co… read moreFallou Dieng is the elder statesman of a new generation of Senegalese artists emerging from the long shadows and rich legacy left by the country’s most famous son, Youssou N’Dour. Dieng is a rising star in the mbalax tradition, which he … read moreFallou Dieng is the elder statesman of a new generation of Senegalese artists emerging from the long shadows and rich legacy left by the country’s most famous son, Youssou N’Dour. Dieng is a rising star in the mbalax tradition, which he uses to great effect, along with his lyrical voice, to creat… read more -
Mansour Seck
6,496 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 -
Etoile 2000
1,471 listeners
Led by vocalist El Hadj Faye, Etoile 2000 is a spin-off group from the seminal Senegalese band Etoile de Dakar, right about the time Yousso… read moreLed by vocalist El Hadj Faye, Etoile 2000 is a spin-off group from the seminal Senegalese band Etoile de Dakar, right about the time Youssou N'Dour was laying the foundation of mbalax with the latter. Its style has been called punk … read moreLed by vocalist El Hadj Faye, Etoile 2000 is a spin-off group from the seminal Senegalese band Etoile de Dakar, right about the time Youssou N'Dour was laying the foundation of mbalax with the latter. Its style has been called punk mbalax and that's not far off the mark – Etoile 2… read more -
Omar Pene
6,476 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 -
Rail Band
20,945 listeners
The Rail Band or Rail Band is one of the most popular musical groups in the history of Malian music; the band was later known as Super Rai… read moreThe Rail Band or Rail Band is one of the most popular musical groups in the history of Malian music; the band was later known as Super Rail Band, Bamako Rail Band or, most comprehensively and formally, Super Rail Band of the Buffet Hote… read moreThe Rail Band or Rail Band is one of the most popular musical groups in the history of Malian music; the band was later known as Super Rail Band, Bamako Rail Band or, most comprehensively and formally, Super Rail Band of the Buffet Hotel de la Gare, Bamako. It was founded in 1970, sponsored by t… read more -
Lemzo Diamono
1,870 listeners
Lemzo Diamano was one of the hottest acts in Senegal in the 90's, it was the brain child of Musician Lamine Faye formerly of Diamano O… read moreLemzo Diamano was one of the hottest acts in Senegal in the 90's, it was the brain child of Musician Lamine Faye formerly of Diamano Oumar Pene. This group had wide recognition as it combine talents like Fallou Dieng, Mada Ba, Al… read moreLemzo Diamano was one of the hottest acts in Senegal in the 90's, it was the brain child of Musician Lamine Faye formerly of Diamano Oumar Pene. This group had wide recognition as it combine talents like Fallou Dieng, Mada Ba, Alioune Mbaye Nder, Amat Samb and Salaam Diallo. Most of the … read more -
Jimi Mbaye
1,361 listeners
Jimi Mbaye is a Senegalese guitarist best known for his work with Youssou N'dour. Mamadou 'Jimi' Mbaye has developed a uniqu… read moreJimi Mbaye is a Senegalese guitarist best known for his work with Youssou N'dour. Mamadou 'Jimi' Mbaye has developed a unique Senegalese guitar style in which he makes his Fender Stratocaster sound like local instruments s… read moreJimi Mbaye is a Senegalese guitarist best known for his work with Youssou N'dour. Mamadou 'Jimi' Mbaye has developed a unique Senegalese guitar style in which he makes his Fender Stratocaster sound like local instruments such as the kora or xalam. Jimi has released two solo albums,… read more -
Fatou Guewel
1,824 listeners
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