Cheikh Ibra Fam

In the artist’s words: Describe one of your earliest musical memories in detail. When I was a boy, I would listen to my uncle, Coly Cisse, a guitarist for Youssou N'Dour, playing In the quiet of a Senegalese evening. I would sit at his feet, eyes wide, ears tuned to every note, absorbing the lessons that would shape my future. What are your top 3 all-time favorite albums on Apple Music, and why? Why did you choose these three albums in particular? Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding, Together: The Very Best of Aretha Franklin & Otis Redding Orchestra Baobab, Pirates Choice Orquesta Aragón, Orquesta Aragón: 20 Exitos When I was growing up, my parents would play Cuban music from Orchestra Aragon every day and Johnny Pacheco and soul music Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, Percy Sledge. When I grew up I became a singer for the legendary Orchestra Baobab. Find a song of yours on Apple Music that you love and tell us what makes it special. Tell us why you chose this song. “Shabida” This new song I recorded in my current home of Reunion Island. The song honors the many young Africans who take the dangerous journey to Europe or the US in search of a better life. It was featured in the Putumayo collection Café International.