Senegal News News Senegal » Music: In Senegal’s thriving hip-hop scene, this beatmaker insists women have a seat at the table
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — In a classroom at the House of Urban Culture, tucked away in the narrow streets of Dakar, Senegal, Aminata Thiam claps her hands in time with a beat she created on her computer. ...
News Senegal » Music: Senegal's artists are fighting the system with a mic and spray paint
PIKINE, Senegal — On Senegal's peninsula, just west of Dakar, is a neighborhood that attracts hundreds of the country's most gifted musicians, artists and creatives. They all meet at Africulturban, a ...
News Senegal » Music: Senegal’s female rappers aren’t letting obstacles get in their way – who the rising voices are
In Senegal, rap music and hip-hop culture emerged in the 1980s, driven by the urban youth. It has grown to be one of the most popular music genres in the country. But what role do female Senegalese ...
News Senegal » Music: Senegal music star Ndour makes bid for presidency
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) -- World music icon Youssou Ndour says he plans to run in Senegal's presidential election next month, challenging an 85-year-old incumbent whose plans to seek a third term have ...
News Senegal » Music: Youssou Ndour Announces Bid for President of Senegal
World music icon Youssou Ndour says he plans to run in Senegal's presidential election next month, challenging an 85-year-old incumbent whose plans to seek a third term have sparked violent protests… ...