Élage Diouf – Melokáane (Pump Up The World, 2015)
Quebec-based Senegalese singer-songwriter and percussionist Élage Diouf incorporates various musical traditions in his latest album titled Melokáane. The recording features a well-crafted mix of West African roots music, blues, rock, reggae and electronic music elements.
Élage Diouf uses his native Wolof as well as English and French to express himself. Most of his songs are originals except for a great Wolof-language version of Peter Gabriel’s classic song ‘Secret World.’
Highlights include the fabulous blues song ‘Tay’, featuring outstanding guitar work by jazz and blues guitarist Jordan Officer; the captivating Senegalese-style guitar and percussion in the title track ‘Melokáane’; and the festive hip shaker ‘Foula ak Fayda’.
Melokáane is an engaging album by the talented and passionate Élage Diouf.
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Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
