Maher Cissoko – Cissoko Heritage (Ajabu! Records, 2021) Kora master Maher Cissoko has released his second solo album. Originally from Casamance in southern Senegal, Maher…
Captivating Second Solo Work from Kora Virtuoso Maher Cissoko
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Touki, Excellent Debut from Rising Senegalese Singer Modou Touré
Modou Touré – Touki (ARC Music, 2020) Singer-songwriter Modou Touré continues the great musical traditions of Senegal. He is the son of Ousmane Touré, who…
Artist Profiles: Thione Seck
Thione Ballago Seck was born on March 12th, 1955. He grew up in a family of musicians and began his career as a griot, learning…
Artist Profiles: Youssou N’Dour
Born in the medina section of Dakar, Senegal, in 1959, Youssou N’Dour is descended from a line of famous jelis (musician storytellers, also known as…
Artist Profiles: Djanbutu Thiossane
Djanbutu Thiossane was the group formed by Ass El Hadj Samba N’Diaye and his brothers, Baye Mass and Pap. They are members of a respected…
Artist Profiles: Baaba Maal
Baaba Maal was born in Podor, a town with a population of 6,000, on the banks of the river Senegal that separates the country of…
Interview with Guiss Guiss Bou Bess
Senegalese-French band Guiss Guiss Bou Bess is set to perform a showcase today at the World Music Expo WOMEX today. The concert will take place…
Senegalese M’balax Star Pape Cheikh Diouf Announces North American Tour 2016
Celebrated Senegalese artist Pape Cheikh Diouf wil be touring North America in July and August. He derives his music on his family’s guewel (griot) traditions…