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Bands & Musicians
Modern & traditional musical artists.
 
Dance
Details about Gambian cultural dancing styles & accompanying music.
 
Djembe Drums
They are played in ensembles that need a deep percussion rhythm played by a virtuoso.
 
Festivals
This page features various events held yearly or biannually in The Gambia.
 
Hip Hop & Rap
This section features local groups & overseas bands located in places such as Denmark & Sweden to get broader international recognition.
 
Kora & Griots
Information about the African harp & troubadours who recite family histories.
 
Masquerades
This section has the Kankurang of the Mandinka, Kumpo of the Jola, Simba of the Wolof & the Mamapara.
 
Modern Senegambian Music
Contemporary Gambian music has changed over the decades thanks to influences from South America in the late 1960's and 1970s as well as other regions such as the Congo.
 
Musicians
 
Ndaga / Mbalax
This style of popular music, singing & dancing was created in Dakar in the 1970s.
 
Night Clubs
Information & contact details for various night spots in The Gambia.
 
Promoters
Information & contact details for various promoters of local bands such as Oko Drammeh, Mohawk Entertainment, Energy Soundz etc.
 
Recording Studios
Find here details for a few recording studios for aspiring artists.
 
Reggae
Reggae has a large following among the youth. Among some of the performers are Rankin Fire, Jungle P, Jah Bless, New Chilly, Momodou Sanu Jallow aka Silver Youth, Joloffman & Njie B.
 
Traditional Music
This section features percussion & string instruments such as the Balafon, Boucarabou, Tama, Simbing, Xalam, Molo, Tublub & the Rhombe.
 
 
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Gambian Culture
Links & information on many musicians & culture of Gambia.
 
Music Downloads
MP3 streaming music downloads for fre - traditional Gambian Kora players to  Ndaga (Mbalax), Reggae & Senegambian performers.
 
Gambia Music Videos
Featuring dozens of free streaming downloads & artist's official websites.
 
Music Links
Lots of further useful links to African and Gambian music & singers.
 
OneGambia
This is a portal for contemporary and traditional sounds along with forthcoming concerts.
 
 

 
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