Vieux Diop

Vieux Diop
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Styles: Kora, Traditional, African Folk, Afro-Pop, Worldbeat
Biography: Vieux Diop (pronounced "Via Jo") is a master of the kora, a 21-stringed instrument indigenous to West Africa. A former member of Youssou N'Dour's band, Diop has toured with African percussionist Babatunde Olatunji and jazz musicians Jean Paul Borelli and Roy Brooks. Since emigrating to the U.S. in 1984, ...Read full biography
Vieux Diop (Via Jo)
Released: 1995
Label: Triloka
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This collection of West African music from world music artist Vieux Diop balances traditional material along with his beautiful originals. A love of American R&B singers is an element that permeates this ...Read full review
Afrika Wassa
Released: 2000
Label: Artemis Records
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From Mozambique to Nigeria to Ethiopia, many African pop artists use Western instruments exclusively. They're still embracing African rhythms, but they use western instruments to play them and exclude ...Read full review
More Vieux Diop albums: Main Albums (4)
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