The Rough Guide to the Music of Senegal and Gambia

Various Artists (Artist)

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.com Sales Rank: #89,501 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Track Listings

1. Jeuness Senegal - Cheikh Lô

2. Nguisstal - Assane Ndiaye

3. Loodo - Baaba Maal, Mansour Seck

4. Mouhamadou Bamba - Orchestra Baobab

5. Bitillo - Tata Dinding Jobarteh

6. Salimata - Ifang Bondi

7. Letter - Youssou N'Dour

8. Wango Arti - Baaba Maal

9. Kairaba Jabi - Dembo Konte, Kausu Kuyateh

10. Diamano Bifoula/Ha Ma Ti Wouna - Malang Mane

11. Taar Doucey - Ismaël Lô

12. Aminatta - Mass Lowe

13. Yelayo - Mansour Seck

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

By	Zekeriyah (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

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

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

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

By	Carole Holmberg (Florida) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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