Wolof Music of Senegal and the Gambia

Not surprising, given the proximity of the Wolof homeland to Saharan caravan routes, Wolof music is an intermingling of native West African styles with those of Muslim North Africa. Percussion instruments are featured prominently in Wolof music, as is the halam, believed to be the grandfather of the American banjo. Tracks include songs of praise, wedding songs, and dance rhythms. Liner notes feature photographs of Wolof musicians as well as descriptions of instruments and songs.

Track Listing

101	Secular Praise Song	n/a	02:24
102	Wedding Dance Music	n/a	02:39
103	Samba Gilajagi (Folk Story)	n/a	05:49
104	Dance Rhythms (1)	n/a	02:16
105	Tara (Traditional Song)	n/a	08:01
201	Dance Rhythms (2)	n/a	02:36
202	Ndei Kumba ("Mother Petticoat")	n/a	03:36
203	Dance Music for Naming Ceremony (Gajo)	n/a	02:36
204	Hasida (Hymns)	n/a	04:27
205	Manka Yira (Praise Song)	n/a	03:00