Gambia is located in western Africa, bordered by Senegal.
Traditionally, Gambian music was performer by jalis (griots). Jalis are singer-storytellers and instrumentalists who plays the kora, bala (balafon) and the bolonbata. Some famous jalis include Foday Musa Suso, Bai Konte, Papa Susso, Amadu Bansang Jobarteh, Alhaji Bai Konte, Dembo Konte, Ma Lamini Jobate and Doudou M’Boob.
Gambian Musicians
Amadu Bansang Jobarteh
Dembo Jobarteh
Foday Musa Suso
Ifang Bondi
Juldeh Camara
Malamini Jobarteh
Pa Bobo Jobarteh
Papa Susso
Salieu Suso
Seikou Susso
Sherrifo Konteh
