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Xalam
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Xalam is the name of a Senegalese musical group founded in 1969 by brothers Prospère Niang and Magay Niang. In 1975 they went on an African tour with Hugh Masekela and Miriam Makeba. The band takes its name from the lute-like instrument … read moreXalam is the name of a Senegalese musical group founded in 1969 by brothers Prospère Niang and Magay Niang. In 1975 they went on an African tour with Hugh Masekela and Miriam Makeba. The band takes its name from the lute-like instrument the Xalam. Xalam performed a mix of contemporary jazz tunes … read more
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Edgar Yonkeu
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Coumba Gawlo
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Djeneba Seck
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Dieneba Seck was born in Bamako (Mali), but her family's roots are in Kita, a town famous for its music. She is not a griot, though; h… read moreDieneba Seck was born in Bamako (Mali), but her family's roots are in Kita, a town famous for its music. She is not a griot, though; her father was a nurse and her mother a midwife. She was a shy young girl, and at an early age foun… read moreDieneba Seck was born in Bamako (Mali), but her family's roots are in Kita, a town famous for its music. She is not a griot, though; her father was a nurse and her mother a midwife. She was a shy young girl, and at an early age found that acting gave her the opportunity to confront her timid… read more
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Omar Pene
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Sekouba Bambino
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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
