Cumbancha will release “Gnou Mbollo” on October 24, 2025, as the third single from Cheikh Ibra Fam’s upcoming album Adouna (Life), due in February 2026.…
Cheikh Ibra Fam Unites The Diaspora With “Gnou Mbollo”
Tag: Senegalese music
Kora Player and guitarist Senny Camara
Senny Camara is a kora and guitar player, singer, composer, and sound engineer from Senegal. Camara fell in love with the kora at seven years…
Cheikh Ibra Fam Celebrates African Beauty in New Single
Senegalese artist Cheikh Ibra Fam unveils “Sali”, a soulful tribute to African femininity. The track serves as the second single from his forthcoming album Adouna…
Cheikh Ibra Fam Honors Wisdom in “Xam Xam”
Cheikh Ibra Fam, the acclaimed Senegalese artist, has released “Xam Xam,” the first single from his upcoming album Adouna (Life), set for release in October…
How Senegal’s Cheikh Ibra Fam Found His Voice Between Roots and Rhythm
Born Cheikh Ibrahima Ousmane Fame in Mbour, Senegal, Cheikh Ibra Fam grew up amid constant relocation due to his father’s role as director of the…
Frère d’Afrique: A Rhythmic Bridge Between Africa and Colombia
The Almighty Groove – Frère d’Afrique (Real World X/Real World Records, 2024) The Almighty Groove’s debut EP, Frère d’Afrique, released via Real World X, presents…
The Kora: West Africa’s Cherished 21-Stringed Harp-Lute
(headline image: Toumani and Sidiki Diabate – Photo by Youri Lenquette) The kora, a 21-stringed instrument, holds a significant place in West African musical traditions,…
Sidy Samb to Perform at Instituto Cervantes in Chicago
Sidy Samb is set to perform on Saturday, September 14 at Instituto Cervantes in Chicago. Born in Senegal to a Gewel griot family, singer, and…
Dieuf-Dieul de Thiès, Pioneers of 1970s Psychedelic Manding Music
Dieuf-Dieul de Thiès was formed in 1979 in Thiès, Senegal, by members of Ouza et Ses Ouzettes. However, the band officially launched in 1980. Quickly…
Ndox Electrique’s Musical Exploration of Senegal’s N’doëp Culture
Ndox Electrique – Tëdd ak Mame Coumba Lamba ak Mame Coumba Mbang (Bongo Joe Records, 2023) The project Ndox Electrique is essentially a continuation and…