Mbalax

Mbalax is a genre of popular music developed in Senegal and Gambia. Evolving from the traditional rhythms of the Wolof people, and absorbing a Cuban influence, it incorporated electric guitars and other Western instruments in the 1970's. It was made popular by Senegalese pop star Youssou N'Dour. Mbalax has been affected by ska and folk music.

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