Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
Prior to independence, Senegalese popular music consisted of nightclub dance bands that played European music, namely American and French songs.As independence approached and the country sought to move away from its colonial past, the popular music of Senegal began to be influenced by the Cuban music that was becoming popular throughout Africa.
Mbalax (or mbalakh) is the urban dance music of Senegal, Mauritania and the Gambia.The musical style is rooted in the indigenous instrumental and vocal styles accompanied by polyrhythmic sabar drumming of the Wolof, a social identity that includes both the original Wolof people of the Greater Senegambia region and the urban panethnic identity that arose during colonialism.
Youssou N'Dour (French: [jusu (ɛ)nduʁ], Wolof: Yuusu Nduur [juːsu ⁿd̺uːɾ]; also known as Youssou Madjiguène Ndour; [2] born 1 October 1959) is a Senegalese singer, songwriter, musician, composer, occasional actor, businessman, and politician.
Pages in category "Music of Senegal" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
Xalam started playing dance music, such as rock, salsa, bossa, and rhythm and blues. The group performed in Senegal and other countries in Africa. Numerous musicians have played in the group and through their collaboration, have become popular. In 1975, they went on an African tour with Hugh Masekela and Miriam Makeba. [1]
Prior to the wide spread of hip hop in Senegal, traditional music was transcended through pre-ordained griots. The term griot, also known as gewel, can be defined as, "… traditional praise-singer, musician, social go-between, counselors, or dancer and acrobat," [3] These individuals were born into, "endogamous, professionally specialized group often referred to as a 'caste'."
The album's title is based on the idea that hip hop music was born in Africa, spread around the world, then returned to the continent. [4] Daara J note similarities between rap and tassou —a traditional African verbal performance technique used to discuss the social and political environment, daily life, and future aspirations. [ 7 ]
Viviane is known as the queen or reine of Senegalese music. [1] Her music combines traditional Senegalese mbalax music with elements of U.S. rap, R&B and Country music. She released her first album in 1999 and formed a group called Le Jolof Band in 2001.