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Daby Balde is one of Senegal’s best-kept musical secrets, long celebrated at home and now exploding onto the international scene. Following his highly acclaimed debut album, Daby Balde returns in support of his new album, ‘Yaye Boye’. With more smoothly hypnotic sounds and gently lilting rhythms, this album showcases his stunning compositions based on the Fula traditions from the south of the country. Daby’s music draws on his life experiences, his travels and his Fouladou culture. Sung in Fula, Wolof, Mandinka, Diola and French, the songs on this album feature the sonorous harmonies of the balafon, kora, violin, saxophone and African drums, alongside Daby’s hypnotic guitar playing.
His live performances and his 2005 debut ‘Introducing Daby Balde’ continue to win over the hearts of many with music that the BBC’s Charlie Gillett called “astonishingly good”.With strikingly rich and beautiful melodies, captivating vocals and a repertoire that ranges from euphoric to melancholic, Daby Balde is a West African star on the rise.
PLEASE NOTE:
DOORS OPEN 7PM, MUSIC STARTS AT 9PM.
The venue comprises both seated and standing space. There are a limited number of tables, and these are allocated on a first come first served basis. If you’d like a table, please ensure you arrive early.
