Jimi Mbaye is one of Africa's greatest
guitarists. He has played in Youssou N'dour's
Super Etoile since 1979. Now he has a solo album, Dakar Heart, on which
he sings as well as plays guitar. The album is available from Shanachie
Records, catalog #64094. In Europe, it's distributed by BMG France.
Dakar Heart skillfully blends Senegalese mbalax with American pop & R&B for a powerful new sound.
Search for latest news about JimiHere's what some of the critics are saying about Dakar Heart:
"Poetic and achingly beautiful, Dakar Heart takes 'world music' to new heights. Alternately political and personal, and always passionate, the record reveals Mbaye as a true artist and lyricist. His songs are filled with love, hope and a desparate cry for peace, whether it be peace between nations or peace with one's soul. Dakar Heart is an elegant masterpiece."- UCLA DAILY BRUIN (Los Angeles) Oct. 13, 1997
"The solo debut for Youssou N'dour's guitarist Jimi Mbaye shines a deserved spotlight on a prodigious world music talent."- BILLBOARD magazine, Oct. 4 1997
"Mbaye continues to prove he is one of Senegal's most exciting musicians"- RHYTHM MUSIC magazine, March 1998
Some major Youssou N'dour recordings
in which Jimi Mbaye played a key role:
Immigres (Earthworks/Virgin
1988 #CDEWV 10) - Recorded in 1984
Nelson Mandela (Polydor 1985
#831 294-2)
Set (Virgin 1989 #CDV2634)
Eyes Open (40 Acres and a Mule
Musicworks/Columbia/Sony Music 1992 #CK48714)
Mame Bamba single co-written
by Jimi (B-side of Youssou's platinum selling hit duet with Neneh Cherry "7
Seconds" Chaos/Columbia/Sony Music 1994 #COL660684-2)
Lii! (Jololi 1997)
If you would like to correspond with Jimi Mbaye, or for further information about his performances in Africa or upcoming tour plans outside of Africa, please send email to Jimimbaye@studiodogo.com. You can also contact Jimi directly at jimimbaye@sentoo.sn.
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