New Music From Senegalese Pop on Calabash Music

S鮩gal Acoustic

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The music of Sénégal Acoustic is inspired by west african songs.

Baaba Maal

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One of the most powerful singers anywhere in the world, Senegal's Baaba Maal is both a pop phenomenon and a master of many styles of traditional music.

Ismael Lo

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Ismael Lo was born into a Muslim family in Rufisque, Senegal, the son of a Senegalese father and Nigerian mother. His first few years were spent in Niger. His father had two wives and between them th

Orchestra Baobab

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:00:01 -0600

Filtering Cuban music through West African musical traditions, Senegal's legendary Orchestra Baobab formed in the early 1970's.

Streets of Dakar: Generation Boul Fale

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Many of Dakar's finest musicians are featured. If you want good African music, this is one album to add to your collection.

Thione Seck

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:00:01 -0600

Under-recognized internationally, Thione Seck is one of Senegal's favorite mbalax stars, and one the most powerful singers in Africa. No. In the world.

Lamine Toure

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Lamine Touré and Group Saloum fuse Senegalese mbalax with elements of jazz, funk, reggae and Afrobeat. Group Saloum performs original mbalax music, drawing upon the collective creativity of Touré and some of Boston’s most talented musicians.