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Super Cayor De Dakar
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From http://musiques-afrique.com: Super Cayor de Dakar is a band mixing that typical Senegalese mbalax music with salsa, ever so popular in… read moreFrom http://musiques-afrique.com: Super Cayor de Dakar is a band mixing that typical Senegalese mbalax music with salsa, ever so popular in Senegal as well as in the rest of Africa. The band was set up by guitarist Birane Cissé "M… read moreFrom http://musiques-afrique.com: Super Cayor de Dakar is a band mixing that typical Senegalese mbalax music with salsa, ever so popular in Senegal as well as in the rest of Africa. The band was set up by guitarist Birane Cissé "M'Bol" and by Mapathé Gadiaga "James" who h… read more -
Salam
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There at least two bands with the name Salam: 1) Winners of the 2008 Jordanian Band Competition, SALAM performed in various events and fes… read moreThere at least two bands with the name Salam: 1) Winners of the 2008 Jordanian Band Competition, SALAM performed in various events and festivals in Jordan, the latest being Jordan Festival 2010. They also toured Egypt last fall with con… read moreThere at least two bands with the name Salam: 1) Winners of the 2008 Jordanian Band Competition, SALAM performed in various events and festivals in Jordan, the latest being Jordan Festival 2010. They also toured Egypt last fall with concerts across Alexandria and Cairo. They released their new a… read more -
Super Rail Band
14,243 listeners
This is an alias for Rail Band, 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, according to their first record O… read moreThis is an alias for Rail Band, 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, according to their first record Orchestre Rail-Band de Bamako. It was founded in 1970, sponso… read more -
Djelimady Tounkara
35,729 listeners
Djelimady Tounkara is a Malian musician and one of the foremost guitarists in Africa. Born in the culturally rich town of Kita, east of the… read moreDjelimady Tounkara is a Malian musician and one of the foremost guitarists in Africa. Born in the culturally rich town of Kita, east of the Malian capital, Bamako, Djelimady grew up surrounded with traditional music played by members of … read moreDjelimady Tounkara is a Malian musician and one of the foremost guitarists in Africa. Born in the culturally rich town of Kita, east of the Malian capital, Bamako, Djelimady grew up surrounded with traditional music played by members of his family. The Tounkaras are Griots, musicians and historia… read more -
Touré Kunda
32,532 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 -
Kandia Kouyate
15,063 listeners
Kandia Kouyaté is a Malian jelimuso (singer, a female griot) and kora player; she has earned the prestigious title of ngara, and is sometim… read moreKandia Kouyaté is a Malian jelimuso (singer, a female griot) and kora player; she has earned the prestigious title of ngara, and is sometimes appellated La Dangereuse. She is from the town of Kita in western Mali. The town is known for l… read moreKandia Kouyaté is a Malian jelimuso (singer, a female griot) and kora player; she has earned the prestigious title of ngara, and is sometimes appellated La Dangereuse. She is from the town of Kita in western Mali. The town is known for love songs, which is the largest part of Kouyaté's reper… read more -
Sam Mangwana
25,140 listeners
Sam Mangwana (born February 21, 1945), is a Congolese soukous vocalist. Sam Mangwana was born in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo to … read moreSam Mangwana (born February 21, 1945), is a Congolese soukous vocalist. Sam Mangwana was born in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo to Angolan parents. Mangwana grew up listening to foreign musicians touring Kinshasa, especially thos… read moreSam Mangwana (born February 21, 1945), is a Congolese soukous vocalist. Sam Mangwana was born in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo to Angolan parents. Mangwana grew up listening to foreign musicians touring Kinshasa, especially those from Cuba, who greatly influenced the development of Congo… read more -
Pape & Cheikh
4,545 listeners
Pape and Cheikh are from Senegal where they grew up listening to their country's traditional music and to western singer-songwriters l… read morePape and Cheikh are from Senegal where they grew up listening to their country's traditional music and to western singer-songwriters like Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens and Simon and Garfunkel. Their music is beautiful and socially resonant… read morePape and Cheikh are from Senegal where they grew up listening to their country's traditional music and to western singer-songwriters like Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens and Simon and Garfunkel. Their music is beautiful and socially resonant and has garnered major recognition in West Africa and now, England. View wiki -
Omar Pene & Super Dianomo De D
1,226 listeners
It was back in 1972 that the life of Senegalese singer Omar Pene was transformed by advice from his music guide and teacher Baïla Diagne. T… read moreIt was back in 1972 that the life of Senegalese singer Omar Pene was transformed by advice from his music guide and teacher Baïla Diagne. The instructor persuaded young Omar to turn his back on a promising career as a football player and… read moreIt was back in 1972 that the life of Senegalese singer Omar Pene was transformed by advice from his music guide and teacher Baïla Diagne. The instructor persuaded young Omar to turn his back on a promising career as a football player and devote himself to his vocal talents and hard-hitting lyrics… read more -
Daara J
12,167 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