The Rough Guide to the Music of Senegal and Gambia

Various Artists (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 8, 2001)
• Original Release Date: October 17, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: World Music Network
• ASIN: B00004YNCR
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #128,741 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #27 in Music > World Music > Africa > Senegal & Gambia

Track Listings

1. Jeuness Senegal

2. Nguisstal

3. Loodo

4. Mouhamadou Bamba

5. Bitillo

6. Salimata

7. Letter

8. Wango Arti

9. Kairaba Jabi

10. Diamano Bifoula/Ha Ma Ti Wouna

11. Taar Doucey

12. Aminatta

13. Yelayo

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sene-Gambian Pop! Wow!, March 5, 2002

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Zekeriyah (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Rough Guide to the Music of Senegal and Gambia (Audio CD)

West Africa is famous for its great musicians. Indeed, many styles of music, such as the Blues, Jazz and Reggae, are believed to have their origins in the hereditary musician traditions of west Africa (particuarly the kingdom of Mali). Whether or not this is true, the music on this CD is particularly moving and beautiful. Another compilation in the Rough Guides series, this CD explores the musical traditions of the west African countries of Senegal and Gambia.
Several big names, such as Baaba Maal, Youssou N'Dour, Ismael Lo and Cheikh Lo, all appear on this CD, with excellent contributions from each. However, there is more to this music than the big names, already familar to the west. The songs "Kairaba Jabi" and "Nguisstal" are both excellent examples of Sene-Gambian music, and the number done by Orchestra Baobab is wonderfully lively. Over all, this CD is an excellent compilation of Sene-Gambian pop music, showcasing a variety of styles and artists. Go with it!

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars exceptional, the best of the rough guide series, August 10, 2003

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brigid o'shaughnessy (San Francisco, California United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Rough Guide to the Music of Senegal and Gambia (Audio CD)

This CD knocked me out from the first note. After listening to it on the bus 400 times I actually bought the Lonely Planet Senegal & Gambia (sorry Rough Guide...). The music of this region is jazzy, smooth, soulful, and completely unique. Highly recommended.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Friendly, relaxing music at its best, August 10, 2008

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Carole Holmberg (Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Rough Guide to the Music of Senegal and Gambia (Audio CD)

5 stars. No matter your musical orientation, you will enjoy this collage. It has a humane, attractive quality about it.