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Cheikh N'Digel Lô (born 12 September 1955) is a Senegalese musician.[1]
Early life
He was born to Senegalese parents in
Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, and began playing drums and singing at an early age.[1]
Career
In 1976, he joined Orchestre Volta Jazz,Tabu Ley a lot."[citation needed]
In 1995, Youssou N'Dour offered to produce Lô's debut album, Ne La Thiass, which became a global success.[1]
In 2000, Lô sang alongside Ibrahim Ferrer on "Choco's Guajira", from Cuban pianist Rubén González's album Chanchullo.[2]
In 2002, he appeared on two tracks of the
Red Hot and Riot. He collaborated with Les Nubians and Manu Dibango
on one of the tracks, "Shakara / Lady (Part Two)."
Personal life
Lô is a member of the
Rastafarian.[citation needed
]
Discography
- Albums
- Ne La Thiass (1995)
- Bambay Gueej (1999)
- Lamp Fall (2005)
- Jamm (2010)
- Balbalou (2015)
- With Rubén González
- Chanchullo (2000)
- Contributing artist
- With King'N'Doom
- King'N'Doom feat. Cheikh Lô (2019)
- King'N'Doom Live (2022)
References
- ^ ISBN 0-7535-0427-8.
- ^ Fordham, John (2000). Sleeve notes from Chanchullo – Rubén González, World Circuit Records WCD 060, 2000.
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