Senegal's El Hadj N'Diaye has forged a unique style somewhere between protest songs and traditional music. Accompanying himself on guitar and harmonica, he sings about social and political issues like the ravages of urbanisation, AIDS, street peddlers and the skin-bleaching creams that young girls use. He was propelled into the international arena in 2000 thanks to his performances at the MIDEM, WOMEX and the CINARS. He has brought out three albums, Thiaroye, Xel and the 2008 release Géej.
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