Etoile de Dakar
Etoile De Dakar was one of the most influential bands to come out of Senegal. Best known for its work with vocalist Yassour N'Dour, a member from 1975 to 1978, the group created a Latin-tinged style of African pop that influenced such western artists as Peter Gabriel, Paul Simon and David Byrne.
The roots of the Etoile De Dakar were planted in 1960 when Ibra Kasse, owner of the Miami Club in Dakar, assembled members of two bands -- Guinea Band De Dakar and Star Band De Senui -- and created a supergroup, known initially as The Star Band. Although it reached its apex with the arrival of N'Dour in 1975, The Star Band splintered three years later when several members left with N'Dour to form Etoile De Dakar. Relocating to Paris in 1983, the group changed its name to Super Etoile.
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Discography
9 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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Volume 1 - Absa Gueye
Africa - Released by Syllart on Jan 1, 2007
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Volume 3 - Lay Suma Lay
Africa - Released by Syllart on Nov 28, 2000
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Volume 4 - Khaley étoile
Africa - Released by Syllart on Nov 10, 1998
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Volume 2 - Thiapathioly
Africa - Released by Syllart on Jan 1, 1994
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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Once Upon a Time in Senegal - The Birth of Mbalax (1979-1981), Vol. 1
Africa - Released by Syllart on May 10, 2010
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Once Upon a Time in Senegal - The Birth of Mbalax (1979-1981), Vol. 2
Africa - Released by Syllart on May 10, 2010
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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