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Mbaye succeeded in transposing the African traditional sounds of khalam (Ngoni) and kora onto his electric Fender Stratocaster. Carlos Santana and Mbaye met during a tour in Los Angeles where Carlos acknowledged that: "Jimi is a very special and incredible guitarist". Jimi has also proven to be a good singer, very melodic, a true harmonicist.
A member of Youssou N'Dour's Super Etoile Band since 1979, Jimi Mbaye (born Mamadou Mbaye) is one of Senegal's most influential guitarists. Often compared to Jimi Hendrix and Robert Johnson, Mbaye has…
Aug 5, 2011 · A super track from Jimi Mbaye - Youssou Ndour's superb guitarist and the acknowledged master of Africa guitar - enjoy!-----Une piste de Sup...
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A member of Youssou N'Dour's Super Etoile Band since 1979, Jimi Mbaye (born Mamadou Mbaye) is one of Senegal's most influential guitarists. Often compared to Jimi Hendrix and Robert Johnson, Mbaye has forged a unique blend of traditional Senegalese roots music and American pop and R&B. Recording a solo album, Dakar Heart, with help from Super Etoile Band musicians in 1997, Mbaye showcased his ...
Dec 31, 2002 · Jimi Mbaye is a Senegalese guitarist best known for his work with Youssou N'dour. Mamadou 'Jimi' Mbaye has developed a unique Senegalese guitar style in which he makes his Fender Stratocaster sound like local instruments such as the kora or xalam. Jimi has released two solo albums, "Dakar Heart" and "Yaye Digalma" and now has hi… read more
One of Senegal's best known guitarists, Jimi Mbaye has been playing with Youssou N'Dour since 1979 when they launched the "Super Etoile" band in Dakar. In this video extra, Jimi talks to Marco ...
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