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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
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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 -
Kasse Mady Diabate
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Kassé Mady Diabate (Kéla, Mali, 1949 - 24 May 2018) was a Malian griot singer. The Diabatés are one of the two biggest griots families. The… read moreKassé Mady Diabate (Kéla, Mali, 1949 - 24 May 2018) was a Malian griot singer. The Diabatés are one of the two biggest griots families. Their ancestor Morykaba Diabaté fought with Soundjata in the 13th century. Kela is the capital of the… read moreKassé Mady Diabate (Kéla, Mali, 1949 - 24 May 2018) was a Malian griot singer. The Diabatés are one of the two biggest griots families. Their ancestor Morykaba Diabaté fought with Soundjata in the 13th century. Kela is the capital of the griots, the Mecca of musical tradition. All of his cousins,… read more -
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 -
Kandia Kouyate
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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 -
Abdoulaye Diabate
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Abdoulaye Diabaté From Wikipedia Abdoulaye Diabaté is a famous singer and guitarist who was born to Griot family in Kela, Mali in 1956. He … read moreAbdoulaye Diabaté From Wikipedia Abdoulaye Diabaté is a famous singer and guitarist who was born to Griot family in Kela, Mali in 1956. He has at least twenty years of experience in contemporary and popular music. Life Abdoulaye Diabaté … read moreAbdoulaye Diabaté From Wikipedia Abdoulaye Diabaté is a famous singer and guitarist who was born to Griot family in Kela, Mali in 1956. He has at least twenty years of experience in contemporary and popular music. Life Abdoulaye Diabaté was raised in the Mande tradition to a djali family (traditi… read more -
Ifang Bondi
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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 -
Mah Damba
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Mah Damba (born Mah Sissoko in Bamako, Mali, 1965) is a traditional griot singer. She comes from a family of griots: her father, Djeli Baba… read moreMah Damba (born Mah Sissoko in Bamako, Mali, 1965) is a traditional griot singer. She comes from a family of griots: her father, Djeli Baba Sissoko (not to be confused with the younger musician Baba Sissoko), was a griot and her aunt, Fa… read moreMah Damba (born Mah Sissoko in Bamako, Mali, 1965) is a traditional griot singer. She comes from a family of griots: her father, Djeli Baba Sissoko (not to be confused with the younger musician Baba Sissoko), was a griot and her aunt, Fanta Damba, is also considered a top vocalist. Early in her c… 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 -
Pape & Cheikh
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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