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what's new in world music?Ousman Danedjo
1st ALBUM RELEASED IN MAY 2008 (O+ Music/Harmonia Mundi)
Ousman Danedjo sings in Wolof, Bambara or Fula. A songwriter and performer, he also plays the kora, the xalam and percussion. He discovered Africa eleven years ago. The encounter changed his life. Ousman's atypical career and the ease with which he moves in the different cultures and languages of western Africa have only enriched his talent as a musician, but must not make us lose sight of his unique vocal talents and musical creativity. He is no mere virtuoso. His tense vocal style with its dazzling timbre is at the service of lyrics paying homage to what Africa has brought him: a profound breath of humanity.
Today Ousman evokes his inner and geographical journey, taking us by the hand like a guide and showing us into his universe.
- article submitted by: Matthieu Hagene, PLC Productions
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