In Memoriam: Kora Maestro Jali Tata Dinding Jobarteh. Three years on, we still remember you. May Allah continue to grant you Aljannah Firdausi, where you play the kora for the angels. Immortals never die. As Rabindranath Tagore said, “Death is not extinguishing the light; it is merely putting out the […]
The queen of the Jolof Band Vivian Chidid has reacted to allegations made against her of being a ‘Lesbian’ in a leaked audio that went viral on social media recently. The Senegalese queen of Mbalax, international music icon Vivian Chidid and Amina Poté, a Tv presenter were accused by Samba […]
19 January 2023 King of Kora Jaliba Kuyateh received an honorary fellowship from Goldsmiths, University of London at a graduation ceremony today. Jaliba Kuyateh’s award was in recognition of his work using music to improve perinatal mental health. He is the only Gambian appointed a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for his […]
Youssou Ndour has been included in Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 200 greatest singers of all time. Youssou Ndour is ranked 69th on the list, ahead of singers such as Michael Jackson and Bob Marley who are ranked 86th and 98th respectively. “It is with great honour and gratitude […]