Afropop Classic April 29, 2021
Dakar Muse
"Dakar Muse" takes us to one of the most exciting musical cities in Africa.
"Dakar Muse" takes us to one of the most exciting musical cities in Africa. We'll meet young stars on the Mbalax scene, Senegal's national music, including Tarba Mbaye, Sidy Diop, Sidy Samb and Pape Diouf. And we'll hear rappers making their mark in the huge Hip Hop scene including Dip Doundou Guiss and Ngaaka Blinde. Finally, we pay tribute to the brilliant Mbalax pioneer Thione Seck, who recently died of Covid-19.
Produced by Sean Barlow.
Header photo by: Serigne Diagne
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