Like most of the Rough Guide series, this CD takes a well-rounded, all-encompassing look at the music of a particular region, but The Rough Guide to the Music of Senegal & Gambia stands out due in large part to the rich musical traditions of the region it covers. Even casual world music fans are familiar with the buoyant sounds of Senegalese singing sensations like Youssou N'Dour and Baaba Maal, while others like Cheikh Lo and Mansour Deck have achieved only slightly lesser international recognition. All those stars, and a few future ones, are covered on this 13-song compilation, which proves why the music of Senegal and Gambia has emerged as a worldwide favorite. by Bret Love
Tracklist:
1 Cheikh Lô – Jeuness Senegal 5:42
2 Assane Ndiaye & Le Raam Daan – Nguisstal 5:43
3 Baaba Maal & Mansour Seck– Loodo 6:08
4 Orchestra Baobab – Mouhamadou Bamba 6:32
5 Tata Dinding Jobarteh – Bitillo 5:21
6 Ifang Bondi – Salimata 4:08
7 Youssou N'Dour – Letter 4:13
8 Baaba Maal – Wango Arti 8:10
9 Dembo Konte & Kausu Kuyateh – Kairaba Jabi 4:23
10 Malang Mané – Diamano Bifoula/Hal Ma Ti Wouna 4:31
11 Ismaël Lô – Taar Doucey 5:40
12 Mass Lowe – Aminatta 4:19
13 Mansour Seck – Yelayo 5:12
