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various artistsAfrican Pearls Volume 4 - The Teranga Spirit (Syllart) The Star Band and Orchestre Baobab, of course, but also Labah Sosseh, Thione Seck, Ifang Bondi, Xalam and many other creators of modern Senegalese music.
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More info: Syllart Productions releases the fourth volume in their African Pearls series of compilations -- a stunning 2CD collection of music from Senegal circa 1960-1979. Highly inspired by the genius of poet, politician, and the first president of Senegal Léopol Sédar Senghor (1906-2001), who was also one of the main figures of the Négritude Movement, a literary and artistic expression of the Black Experience. In the '60s, Senegalese music took the form of rumba and African-style salsa as played by bands such as Ibra Kassé's Star Band, Papa Seck's Negro Star, Orchestra Baobab, etc. In the mid-'70s, Senegalese musicians became aware that it was necessary to give credence to the traditional rhythmical structures and instruments of their homeland, thanks to groups like Star Band, Super Diameno, and Ouza Diallo, and in the '80s, Senegalese music gained worldwide exposure thanks to artists such as Ismael Lo, Youssou N'dour, Omar Pene, and Toure Kunda -- but that is a different story. This collection features music spanning nearly 2 decades, including Mandinka Afro-jazz Ifang Bondi, modern mbalaxers Ouza, and jazz-spiritual singer Aminata Fall. Includes a 24-page booklet with full-color photos and liner notes in English and French.
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