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Traditional music. Ethnically the population of Senegal is 41.3% Wolof, 17.8% Fula, 14.7% Serer, 4.9% Mandinka, 3.7% Jola and 2.1% Soninka, with 1% European and Lebanese and 6.4% classed as "other" [1] Senegalese music has been influenced by its different ethnic groups and griots. It tends to be fast and lively whereas the lyrics are in ...
Fast Food Song. " Fast Food Song " is a song made famous by British-based band Fast Food Rockers, although it existed long before they recorded it, [1] as a popular children's playground song. The chorus is based on the Moroccan folk tune "A Ram Sam Sam" and mentions fast food restaurant chains McDonald's, Kentucky Fried Chicken and Pizza Hut. [2]
Le Lion rouge. " Le Lion rouge " (English: "The Red Lion"), more commonly known by its incipit " Pincez tous vos koras, frappez les balafons " (English: "Everyone strum your koras, strike the balafons") is the national anthem of Senegal. It was adopted in 1960.
Youssou N'Dour. Youssou N'Dour (French: [jusu (ɛ)nduʁ], Wolof: Yuusu Nduur; also known as Youssou Madjiguène Ndour; [2] born 1 October 1959) is a Senegalese singer, songwriter, musician, composer, occasional actor, businessman, and politician. In 2004, Rolling Stone described him as, "perhaps the most famous singer alive" in Senegal and much ...
Dimanche à Bamako. Dimanche à Bamako (English: Sunday in Bamako) is the fourth album by Malian duo Amadou & Mariam featuring, and produced by, French singer Manu Chao. It was released on the Nonesuch Records label on 2 August 2005. The album features guests such as Ivorian reggae star Tiken Jah Fakoly and Italian ska / jazz trumpeter Roy Paci.
Senegalese hip hop is a form of hip hop that originated in Senegal in the early 1980s. When hip hop first hit the scene in Africa, it went from merely being a fad, to a more social and political movement. Amongst the most influential leaders of this movement were artists from the country of Senegal. With the modernization of the country, and ...
Music. Herbert Pepper, ext. 1960. Adopted. 25 May 1960. " La Renaissance " ( Sango: "E Zingo"[ 1]) is the national anthem of the Central African Republic. It was adopted on 25 May 1960, shortly before the republic's independence on 13 August the same year. The words were written by then Prime Minister Barthélémy Boganda.
Manu Chao at the 2007 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Studio albums. 4. Live albums. 2. Singles. 6. Manu Chao is a French-Spanish singer and guitarist. This is a list of official releases by Chao as a solo artist with his backing band Radio Bemba Sound System.