Mbalax, the intricate dance music of Senegal, has been made more accessible… Read Full Bio ↴Mbalax, the intricate dance music of Senegal, has been made more accessible to Western listeners by Cheikh Lô (born Cheikh N'Digel Lô). Softening the hard edges of mbalax and incorporating elements of salsa, Zairian/Congolese rhumba, folk, and jazz, Lô has created an infectious, hook-laden style of pop music. While Roots World described Lô's musical approach by writing "complemented by the acoustic guitar, exploding tama, and free-falling electric bass, Lô's voice has a rounded sweetness with poetic hills and valleys," Real Groove Magazine explained, "with its enigmatic complexity and so non 4/4 beat, mbalax has had difficulty outside West Africa. Where even N'Dour's overdone attempts to counter this problem have failed, [Lô] has succeeded. His acoustic approach gives a magic mbalax music that my friends can appreciate." Cora Correction, also with a similar view, wrote, "West Africa has produced the continent's most powerful singers and Lô easily earns a high position in the pantheon."
The son of a successful jeweler, Lô was born in Bobo-Dioulasso, a small village near Senegal's border with Mali. He grew up speaking Bambara, Wolof, and French. As a youngster, he became fascinated with music and taught himself to play drums and guitar. In 1976, he accepted an invitation to join a local group, Orchestra Volta Jazz, as a percussionist. He remained with the band until moving to the capital city of Dakar in 1980.
Lô quickly became involved with the music scene of Dakar. After a three-year stint as drummer for progressive vocalist Ouza, he joined the house band at the Hotel Savana in 1984. Although he performed with the group for a little over a year, the experience exposed him to a global range of pop influences.
Emigrating to France in 1985, Lô found work as a session drummer in Paris. Soon afterward, he purchased his first guitar and began writing songs. Although he formed a band with Ivoirean and French musicians and began working on an album in 1987, the group separated before its completion. Lô's debut solo album, Doxandeme (Immigrants), was released as a cassette in 1990. Despite receiving a Nouveau Talent award, the album fell short of Lô's artistic expectations. Although he began working on a second album, he became disenchanted and canceled the project. For the next four years, he maintained a low profile.
In 1995, Lô convinced Youssou N'Dour, whom he met in 1989 while playing on an album by traditional Wolof griot singer N'diaga M'baye, to produce an album for him. The resulting album, Ne La Thiass, was released on N'Dour's label, Jololi, shortly before Lô joined the multi-artist Jololi Revue tour in November 1996. Lô continued to promote the album during a European tour with his own eight-piece band, N'Diguel, in April 1997. The same year, Lô received Best Newcomer and Kora All-American awards in South Africa. Lô continued to expand his following to the United States as a featured performer with Africa Fete in 1998. The following year, he received the Ordre National de Merite de Leon from the president of Senegal. In 2000, he returned to recording with the release of Bambay Gueej. The title means "bamba, ocean of peace," and was co-produced by Nick Gold and Youssou N'Dour. Lamp Fall appeared in 2006 from Nonesuch Records. ~ Craig Harris, All Music Guide
The son of a successful jeweler, Lô was born in Bobo-Dioulasso, a small village near Senegal's border with Mali. He grew up speaking Bambara, Wolof, and French. As a youngster, he became fascinated with music and taught himself to play drums and guitar. In 1976, he accepted an invitation to join a local group, Orchestra Volta Jazz, as a percussionist. He remained with the band until moving to the capital city of Dakar in 1980.
Lô quickly became involved with the music scene of Dakar. After a three-year stint as drummer for progressive vocalist Ouza, he joined the house band at the Hotel Savana in 1984. Although he performed with the group for a little over a year, the experience exposed him to a global range of pop influences.
Emigrating to France in 1985, Lô found work as a session drummer in Paris. Soon afterward, he purchased his first guitar and began writing songs. Although he formed a band with Ivoirean and French musicians and began working on an album in 1987, the group separated before its completion. Lô's debut solo album, Doxandeme (Immigrants), was released as a cassette in 1990. Despite receiving a Nouveau Talent award, the album fell short of Lô's artistic expectations. Although he began working on a second album, he became disenchanted and canceled the project. For the next four years, he maintained a low profile.
In 1995, Lô convinced Youssou N'Dour, whom he met in 1989 while playing on an album by traditional Wolof griot singer N'diaga M'baye, to produce an album for him. The resulting album, Ne La Thiass, was released on N'Dour's label, Jololi, shortly before Lô joined the multi-artist Jololi Revue tour in November 1996. Lô continued to promote the album during a European tour with his own eight-piece band, N'Diguel, in April 1997. The same year, Lô received Best Newcomer and Kora All-American awards in South Africa. Lô continued to expand his following to the United States as a featured performer with Africa Fete in 1998. The following year, he received the Ordre National de Merite de Leon from the president of Senegal. In 2000, he returned to recording with the release of Bambay Gueej. The title means "bamba, ocean of peace," and was co-produced by Nick Gold and Youssou N'Dour. Lamp Fall appeared in 2006 from Nonesuch Records. ~ Craig Harris, All Music Guide
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69 Boyz * typist requests corrections directly at this address ( ) …
BoyBreed Alaga dis alaga dat SPT girl ya set ×2 Girly come…
c.z.robertson It is dead in that sound Listing emptily The voyage no longe…
Canfeza Demek hâlâ o var aklında Artık konuşmuyorum hakkında Neler g…
Ciara All I know is hustle, I put that on my…
CJ Huh? Huh? (Whoopty) Let me talk my shit Huh Rep yo' set (s…
Dee Mula I'm feeling social might throw me a set(lit) Private in…
F.R.A Jeg bliver bare her jeg skal ik med ud Jed skal…
Geny.G Represent Rep yo set Where my bloods and my crips In this bi…
Jamey Johnson They got a vintage Victrola 1951 Full of my favorite records…
King Gizzard The Lizard Wizard Snout of a jackal and tail of a snake Slithers and…
Ladon Aye, yuh, aye, aye Imma be set, making a bet I got…
Minh Vuong Từng cơn sét giật trong bóng đêm Hạt mưa lạnh rơi…
nobody.one Я вас где-то уже раньше То ли в театре, то ли…
nobody.one - 2010 - Head Movies Don't misunderstand me The futures now But what's coming is …
OG Keemo Du verlässt heut' besser nicht das Haus Schließ' die Tür und…
Pupil Set me free Set me free Set me free Get my feet up…
RDX Bend over and cock up your batty Jiggle it bust a…
S.C.O. It is dead in that sound Listing emptily The voyage no longe…
S.H.O Não queria falar não Mas vou ter que falar Os bandidos 'to …
Set Passa a noite inteira e eu acordado Uma fruteira de morangos…
Seven Loves DJ LUCAS TA TOCANDO E É DO JEITO QUE ELAS…
TOMY Plukk den opp og bare ring meg Plukk den opp og…
Wood and Cutting And I won't let the rain hold me down no…
Youssou N'Dour Have a clear mind Be pure in your heart Be sure in…
Youssou NDour SET 1. Sét Sé-toyé ni sét sét si sa xé-lo Ni sét Sét…
Youssou N’Dour Have a clear mind Be pure in your heart Be sure in…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Cheikh Lô:
Bamba Mame bamba mo fi diouli guéthie Guéthie sappé sou wétt Mame …
Degg Gui Ta khaw si degg gui degg la, nélaw si degg…
Degg Gui (feat. Flavia Coelho Ta khaw si degg gui degg la, nélaw si degg…
Gemou Ma Ko Massou ma gueum ne beuss dina gneuw, dina gneuw Ba gnou…
Guiss Guiss Mama sa mbow massa mbow massa mbow Massa mbow massa mbow Yay…
I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For Cher Miscellaneous I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking Fo…
Il N'est Jamais Trop Tard Oh yeah! Il n'est jamais trop tard, Il n'est jamais trop tar…
Kouma Magni Kouma Magni, Kobe Alaleno, Kobe Alaleno, Koloube Alaleno, Ko…
Leer Gui Fall Mame bamba mo fi diouli guéthie Guéthie sappé sou wétt Guéth…
Lutax Oh wé, Mama wo, waw waw khawma lu takh ma miir Li…
N'Dawsile Yaw n'dawsile guiss na sunu digeunté bi Buur bi Yallah…
Né La Thiass Boo nekkee sa tool di waaj a ji, yaw, Mbaa nga…
Zikr La ila La lay laa Ii la laah Yagg baakh Laa ilaha Illa lah L…
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@ibrahimadiop6151
Quand j’étais petite je disais il c pas chanter mes actuellement j’ai 27 ans et je l’écoute tout les jours tous c chanson c super 😜 respect baye Fall bi
@ibromeo9682
OUI ca arrive quand on es jeune on sait pas souvent reconnaitre les vrais chanteurs talentueux mais une fois qu on prend de lage on reconnait la qualité , ca mes arrivé aussi quand jecoutais cheikh lo quand jetais petit
@AmdymoustaphaDiop-ql3nc
C'est l'artiste le plus complet au Sénégal
@anonymousman4976
Que de bons souvenirs en écoutant ce music 🎶. Ça me rappelle ma chère maman paix en son âme 🙏🏽
@chriseso8346
Trop fort ! il s'appelle Cheikh Lo et moi j'ai entendu shake l'eau (traduction : agiter , secouer l'eau). Alors, pour moi, ce gars c'est l'OCEAN ! TOPPPPP !
@AmdymoustaphaDiop-ql3nc
Toi aussi t'es fort
@elliotthegbor2381
3:53 Oh man this powerful and pure voice...The soul of Mama Africa
@madusy6943
2023...Count down to 2024... still listening and still relevant... cleanliness is half of faith....2023...Compte à rebours jusqu'en 2024...toujours à l'écoute et toujours d'actualité...La propreté est la moitié de la foi
@mariamandiaye3566
Très belle chanson avec 2 meilleurs musiciens machallah waye ki écoute en septembre besseul 👍👍
@madusy6943
The best song from Sheikh Lo