Word of the day – “Mbalax”
The national popular dance music of Senegal and Gambia; Mbalax is a fusion of popular Western music and dance like Soul, Latin, Jazz and Rock blended with Sabar, the traditional drumming and dance music of Senegal. Made famous by Youssou N’Dour, Coumba Gawio, Thione Seck and Omar Pene around the world; they established successful musical careers thanks to the genre.
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