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Maputo-based multi-generational collective Mabulu are one of a number of nu-generation African bands balancing dance music, traditional roo… read moreMaputo-based multi-generational collective Mabulu are one of a number of nu-generation African bands balancing dance music, traditional roots sounds, and the verbal acrobatics and conscious social lyrics of rap and hip-hop. Mabulu was br… read moreMaputo-based multi-generational collective Mabulu are one of a number of nu-generation African bands balancing dance music, traditional roots sounds, and the verbal acrobatics and conscious social lyrics of rap and hip-hop. Mabulu was brought together by East German Roland Hohberg, who was living… read more -
Ifang Bondi
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Ifang Bondi, meaning "take out yourself" in Mandinka language, grew out of the former Gambian band called the Super Eagles. Found… read moreIfang Bondi, meaning "take out yourself" in Mandinka language, grew out of the former Gambian band called the Super Eagles. Founded in the 60's the Super Eagles was the undisputed top group in the Gambia and Senegal. In 19… read moreIfang Bondi, meaning "take out yourself" in Mandinka language, grew out of the former Gambian band called the Super Eagles. Founded in the 60's the Super Eagles was the undisputed top group in the Gambia and Senegal. In 1968 they toured Ghana, making an enormous impact with their v… read more -
Sekouba Bambino
8,791 listeners
Sekouba "Bambino" Diabate was born in a village 25 km from Siguri in the West African country Guinea, near the Malian border. Bot… read moreSekouba "Bambino" Diabate was born in a village 25 km from Siguri in the West African country Guinea, near the Malian border. Both his parents were griots, or "djeli", which is the word for blood in Mandinka. Sekouba … read moreSekouba "Bambino" Diabate was born in a village 25 km from Siguri in the West African country Guinea, near the Malian border. Both his parents were griots, or "djeli", which is the word for blood in Mandinka. Sekouba Diabate's mother Marlama Samoura died young, Sekouba wa… read more -
Abdoulaye Diabate
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Abdoulaye Diabaté From Wikipedia Abdoulaye Diabaté is a famous singer and guitarist who was born to Griot family in Kela, Mali in 1956. He … read moreAbdoulaye Diabaté From Wikipedia Abdoulaye Diabaté is a famous singer and guitarist who was born to Griot family in Kela, Mali in 1956. He has at least twenty years of experience in contemporary and popular music. Life Abdoulaye Diabaté … read moreAbdoulaye Diabaté From Wikipedia Abdoulaye Diabaté is a famous singer and guitarist who was born to Griot family in Kela, Mali in 1956. He has at least twenty years of experience in contemporary and popular music. Life Abdoulaye Diabaté was raised in the Mande tradition to a djali family (traditi… read more -
Tshala Muana
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Tshala Muana (May 13, 1958 - December 10, 2022) was a singer from the Democratic Republic of Congo. She began her career as a dancer for t… read moreTshala Muana (May 13, 1958 - December 10, 2022) was a singer from the Democratic Republic of Congo. She began her career as a dancer for the great Zairian singer Abeti Massikini, practising "mutwashi" dances from the Kasai reg… read moreTshala Muana (May 13, 1958 - December 10, 2022) was a singer from the Democratic Republic of Congo. She began her career as a dancer for the great Zairian singer Abeti Massikini, practising "mutwashi" dances from the Kasai region. In the 80's she began performing as a singer. Sh… read more -
Eyuphuro
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Eyuphuro (meaning 'Whirlwind') is a Mozambican band combining traditional African and western influences. The band sing partl… read moreEyuphuro (meaning 'Whirlwind') is a Mozambican band combining traditional African and western influences. The band sing partly in Portuguese, but mainly in the Makua language. The band was formed in 1981 by Omar Issa, Gimo … read moreEyuphuro (meaning 'Whirlwind') is a Mozambican band combining traditional African and western influences. The band sing partly in Portuguese, but mainly in the Makua language. The band was formed in 1981 by Omar Issa, Gimo Remane and Zena Bacar. They released the successful album… read more -
Super Rail Band
14,243 listeners
This is an alias for Rail Band, one of the most popular musical groups in the history of Malian music; the band was later known as Super Rail Band, Bamako Rail Band or, most comprehensively and formally, according to their first record O… read moreThis is an alias for Rail Band, one of the most popular musical groups in the history of Malian music; the band was later known as Super Rail Band, Bamako Rail Band or, most comprehensively and formally, according to their first record Orchestre Rail-Band de Bamako. It was founded in 1970, sponso… read more