Akwaaba Music » Senegal

Democracy in Dakar

akwaabamusic — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 07:37:42 +0000

This is not exactly a brand new newsflash, but if you haven’t seen this, it’s way time. Hip hop activists unite!!

Listen to Akwaaba wo Africa

akwaabamusic — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:58:22 +0000

We like “I Bring What I Love”

akwaabamusic — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 06:17:48 +0000

Just saw this movie. Highly recommended for anyone with an interest in Youssou N’Dour’s music, Senegal, Africa, their culture(s), religions and relationship with the West.

Rahmane Diallo – Ba e Dem

akwaabamusic — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 23:13:56 +0000

Rahmane Diallo – L’Amour

akwaabamusic — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 23:18:59 +0000

Rahmane Diallo – Diaro Allah

akwaabamusic — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 01:04:22 +0000

Alassane Sy – Yaye Bolél

akwaabamusic — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:07:11 +0000

Alassane Sy – Ya Malé

akwaabamusic — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:03:52 +0000

Alassane Sy – Astou Leye

akwaabamusic — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:02:58 +0000

Alassane Sy – Ngatamaré

akwaabamusic — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:35:30 +0000

Alassane Sy had an office career until recently, when he decided to go back to his true passion: music. On our first release, Akwaaba wo Africa, we’re featuring one of Alassane’s most bautiful songs, Ngatamaré, which means rain in wolof, Senegal’s dominant language. More generally ngatamaré is synonymous with abundance, and in the song the word refers to Maimouna Sow, a woman who fills her home and friends with her abundance of care and respect.