Thione Seck

The Poet of Senegalese Music

Alioune Ndiaye (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

92 Seiten

2024
Our Knowledge Publishing (Verlag)
978-620-7-91792-1 (ISBN)

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Senegalese music is rich in diversity and history, having given birth to many internationally renowned artists. Among them, Thione Seck stands out as one of the most influential and respected poets. His career, spanning several decades, has not only shaped Senegal's musical landscape, but has also brought worldwide recognition to Senegalese music, particularly the mbalax genre. Born in Dakar on March 12, 1955, Thione Seck grew up in a griotte family, a traditional West African caste of musicians and storytellers. From an early age, he was immersed in the art of music and singing, which shaped his artistic future. In 1977, he joined Orchestre Baobab, one of Senegal's most famous groups, where he honed his style and gained in popularity. Thione Seck is best known for his role in the development of mbalax, a musical genre that blends traditional Senegalese rhythms with modern influences such as jazz, funk and Latin music.

Alioune NDIAYE, Expert in international development, Professor at the FST/UCAD, ANAQSUP accredited expert evaluator in project management and human resources management, Head of the evaluation office at the Ministry of Vocational Training.

Erscheinungsdatum	09.08.2024
Sprache	englisch
Maße	152 x 229 mm
Gewicht	145 g
Themenwelt	Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Musik ► Musikgeschichte
Schlagworte	music • musicology • Poet • Senegalese Music • Thione Seck
ISBN-10	620-7-91792-8 / 6207917928
ISBN-13	978-620-7-91792-1 / 9786207917921
Zustand	Neuware