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Star Number One De Dakar

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Here lies the origin of Senegals pop sound, Ngbo.A 2-CD set of rare recordings by the 1970s innovative band, Star Number One de Dakar.Star Number One de Dakar was formed by members who had left the Star Banda group that was the house band at the prestigious Miami club in Dakar, Senegal (and which also featured a young Youssou NDour in its early days). This renowned group is credited with giving birth to Nbala, a genre of Senegalese pop, by fusing Afro-Cuban rhythms with Senegals unique sounds, such as the talking drum. This 2-CD set features a selection of 28 tracks recorded by Star Number One de Dakar between 1974 and 1980. Centered around leader, saxophonist, and vocalist Pape Seck (who later joined Afrikand), the album showcases the fusion of fuzz guitar, the hard-hitting beats of the tama (talking drum), and vocals celebrating Latin influencesthe unique energy of NBala is sure t