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.
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.
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.
