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Djoloff
(Senegal)
Biography
Djoloff has been formed by Aumar Sow, Doudou Seck, and Mbegane Ndour.
The band is named after the ancient Djoloff kingdom in what is now Senegal.
Inspired after a meeting with master drummer Doudou N'Diaye Rose at the Africolor festival, they discovered the roots of the lawane, a narrative musical form of expression used by griots. The rap of Doudou Seck, combined with the traditional rhythms and melodies, results in a refreshing cross-over.
The popularity of rap and hiphop in Africa, and Senegal in particular, is overwhelming, and many bands have been created. Only few manage to break through by signing for a big label. All three members of Djoloff were already in France when they started to mix hiphop with African elements.
The album « Lawane » is their first and only international CD release.
Aumar Sow continued as a solo artist using the name Aumar Pulho Sow and released an album « Anndin » (2014). The same is true for Mbegane Ndour who worked on a project album « African Consciences » (2003), and a single « Jamm » featuring Hakim in 2008.
Inspired after a meeting with master drummer Doudou N'Diaye Rose at the Africolor festival, they discovered the roots of the lawane, a narrative musical form of expression used by griots. The rap of Doudou Seck, combined with the traditional rhythms and melodies, results in a refreshing cross-over.
The popularity of rap and hiphop in Africa, and Senegal in particular, is overwhelming, and many bands have been created. Only few manage to break through by signing for a big label. All three members of Djoloff were already in France when they started to mix hiphop with African elements.
The album « Lawane » is their first and only international CD release.
Aumar Sow continued as a solo artist using the name Aumar Pulho Sow and released an album « Anndin » (2014). The same is true for Mbegane Ndour who worked on a project album « African Consciences » (2003), and a single « Jamm » featuring Hakim in 2008.
Djoloff
Djoloff:
Aumar Sow (born 1974) - vocals, rap
Doudou Seck born 1976) - rap
Mbegane Ndour (born 1970) - vocals, rap
Created: 1995, in Paris
Style: hiphop, rap, soul
Discography
| Title | Year | Label | Remarks |
| Lawane | 2001 | Emma productions/ Universal Music |
Sources
Page added May 2002