Acclaimed Senegalese Musician Thione Seck Dies at 66

Singer-songwriter and musician Thione Seck, a leading figure in Senegalese music passed away on March 14, 2021 in Dakar, Senegal.

Thione Seck was a pioneer of mbalax music and a member of one of Senegal’s most iconic bands, Orchestra Baobab. He also had a successful solo career.

Read more about Thione Seck.

[headline image: Thione Seck at Moers Festival 2011 – Photo by Michael Hoefner]

Author: World Music Central News Room

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