- Djam Leelii - The Adventurers · 1989
- Djam Leelii - The Adventurers · 1989
- Djam Leelii - The Adventurers · 1989
- Djam Leelii - The Adventurers · 1989
- Djam Leelii - The Adventurers · 1989
- Djam Leelii - The Adventurers · 1989
- Djam Leelii - The Adventurers · 1989
- Djam Leelii - The Adventurers · 1989
- Djam Leelii - The Adventurers · 1989
- Djam Leelii - The Adventurers · 1989
- Djam Leelii - The Adventurers · 1989
- N'der Fouta Tooro, Vol. 2 · 1995
- Djam Leelii - The Adventurers · 1989
Essential Albums
- The idea of a collaboration between traditionalist Senegalese musicians Baaba Maal and Mansour Seck—with added electric embellishments by Aziz Dieng—sets hopes pretty high. With these players’ reputations preceding them, we expect layer upon layer of intricate guitar interplay. Luckily, this album does not disappoint: These expert musicians pick their way to ecstasy on tunes like the entrancing "Lam Tooro," the emotive "Maacina Tooro," and the awesomely complex "Muudo Hormo"—songs that explore the origins of blues and jazz sounds with rapturous splendor.
About Mansour Seck
Senegalese vocalist and guitarist Mansour Seck was best known in international circles for his close association with lifelong friend Baaba Maal. Although he appeared on nearly all Maal's albums, Seck did not record his first solo effort, N'der Fouta Tooro, Vol. 1, until the mid-'90s. While he was adept at playing Maal's more modernized styles of African music, Seck remained most comfortable playing acoustic versions of the ancient songs. His favorite topics were Senegalese culture, traditions, and social problems, as well as his fervent wish for peace. In terms of recording output, he was most active as a soloist in the '90s and surfaced on the compilation The Rough Guide to the Music of Senegal in 2013.
- FROM
- Senegal
- BORN
- 1955
- GENRE
- Worldwide