03 February 2017

CELEBRATE! MAO SIDIBE

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To learn more about Mao Sidibe, click on this link at:

DREAD VIVAS

Dread Vivas has a unique voice and sings "Music with a Message." He is from Dakar, Senegal, and we look forward to hearing more from this uprising Senegal Reggae Ambassador messenger.

Click on this link to learn more at: 

Check back often to learn more about this uprising music performing artist!

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Other favorite sites:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dread.vivas
Visit Dread Vivas at Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dread-Vivas/206691566113194

CELEBRATE! ROYAL MESSENJAH

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Celebrating! 
Royal Messenjah, the Gambia West Afrika synergy!
Much respect, One Love.

POSITIVE SYNERGY WORLDWIDE!

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 Positive Men in Reggae doing positive musicworks worldwide! 
One Love.

RADIO SHEROES WORLDWIDE SYNERGY! WOMEN IN REGGAE MUSIC



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Visit them on facebook!
One Love.

WE HAVE SOMETHING IN COMMON . . . THE SAME NAME

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Visit me on facebook, today!


French Translation:
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CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY!

Remembering, Ahmadou Bamba, Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba Mbacke (1853-1927).

To learn more, click on this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amadou_Bamba

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Other favorite sites:
Mystik Seydina:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAr2kpZxVkM 
Hampate Sahel Blues: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxSgyu_hERU 
Mariama Kouyate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pK4DcB7GRYU

28 April 2016

MYSTIK SEYDINA


Mystik Seydina aka Augustin Mbengue born in Tivaouane Mystik Seydina is a native of Mont Rolland, a town about thirty kilometers from Mboro.  
He started doing music from an early age to the Catholic Church because Mboro first belonging to the Christian faith and became Muslim.  Mystik started out with rap, and it wasn't until 1996 that he experienced performing with rappers and the group called Black Master Xibaar.  In the same year, he shared the stage with other rappers, and performed with Ndongo Fall Mbax Ka.   
He launched a solo career, and his mother, one of Mystik's first fans do not miss the opportunity when his schedule allows, to go attend its benefits. But the recall to God of his father left him a void, which prompted him to dedicate a title in his first album.  

In 2000, after breaking with his brothers, Mystik joined forces with Ndiouga Minete. It must be said that this merger brought them success and five years later the new group Cultural Vibrations recorded his first album "Humanity Suffers," produced by the label "Gaindé Culture," in August 30, 2005.  In 2013, Mystik released his second album entitled, "Y WHAT A HOPE" recorded in France Gainde Culture in co-production with Sistalau Production.
 
Mystik Seydina has music with a message.  His voice inspires one to greatness, and we are honored to share his gifts with you on the Sonya Kates Forum!



Photography Credits: Caamille Dar

More photographicworks By Caamille Dar.fr
 

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The Victoires Du Reggae 2015 * Recap
"It's nice Mystik Seydina Reggae second official Senegal for the album REGGAE AFRICAN YEAR after TIKEN Jah Fakoly THE big and his idol.  Yes I, Thanks to everyone who supported us one love you, yes Rasta." 
- Mystik Seydina


Mystik Seydina * France

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Photograph Credits: Soanne Photographic
To learn more, Click on link at:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Concert-photography-by-Soanne/560569847329963?fref=ts

and
http://www.soannephotographie.com/

Click on links to learn more about Mystik Seydina at:
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/mystik.seydina?fref=ts



Mystik Seydina * Sistalau Bellier
A Great Combination!

Forthcoming Album:
Congratulations! Mystik Seydina Reggae Sénégal officiel
Beautiful gift from a brother Djiby Sadio wholeheartedly for Disarmament JAH LOVE
Design by Djiby Sadio
— with Augustin Mbengue.


"We must disarm all countries and stop making weapons
disarm just to a single cause, just to disarm PEACE
# With your gun you've burned my Paradise .With your gun as you took my life ....................... MY LIFE WILL ................................ LIGHT"
 

LYRICS / MYSTIK SEYDINA

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Click on link to learn more at:
 https://soundcloud.com/mystikseydina/01-desarmer-mystik-seydinacomposition-artisanal-roots


Other favorite sites:
Mystik Seydina "Ya Que L'espoir": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mQnhR7u8ck
Majesty Conakry: Nondy Slam International 2015 - Part 1


Interview w/Mystik Seydina in his own words: 

07 March 2015

NKRUMAH SALMON

PowerPoint Slide Credits: PowerPoint Slide created by Sonya Kates, United States of America

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02 March 2015

DEMOLITION MAN UK AKA RAS DEMO

Members: In one word, the best description of the artist known as Demolition Man or Demo also known as Wayne Young is; versatile. He was born in Hackney, East London, England and is a singer, songwriter, emcee, engineer, lyricist and producer. When asked why he refers to himself as ‘Demolition Man’? He explains that, “Demolition Man is here to demolish all evil things.” Demo's drive, love and energy can be felt through his words, power and sound in his musical creations. 
On the rocky road to being truly recognized and appreciated in the music industry, this hard -working artists', positivity and determination can literally be felt. Music is Demolition Man's first love and there is no stopping him now.

Ras Demo aka Demolitian Man UK:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6xkarwGHkc

Genre: Reggae

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18 February 2015

CONGRATULATIONS! TIKEN JAH FAKOLY

Congratulations! To Tiken Jah Fakoly, nominee winner of Best African Reggae Album at The Victoires Du Reggae Awards 2015. 

Doumbia Moussa Fakoly was born June 23, 1968 in Odienne in the northwest of the Ivory Coast.  In 2002 and 2005, he sang at the Festival of HumanityIn June 24, 2011, he participated in the rock festival in all its forms in Evreux for the second timeAnd July 14, 2011 in Paris for 'SOS Racism', he sang there including 'Open borders' with Soprano.


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To learn more about Tiken Jah Fakoly, Click on this link: 
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YStZtx6tf4Q 

French Translation:
Félicitations! Pour Tiken Jah Fakoly, vainqueur des candidats du Meilleur album reggae africain, les Victoires du Reggae Prix 2015.

Doumbia Moussa Fakoly est né le 23 Juin 1968 à Odienné dans le nord-ouest de la Côte-d'Ivoire. En 2002 et 2005, il a chanté à la Fête de l'Humanité. En Juin 24 2011, il a participé au festival de rock sous toutes ses formes à Evreux pour la deuxième fois. Et 14 Juillet 2011 à Paris pour «SOS Racisme», il a chanté il y compris les «frontières ouvertes» avec la soprano.

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Pour en savoir plus à propos de Tiken Jah Fakoly, Cliquez sur ce lien:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YStZtx6tf4Q

14 February 2015

DOUBLE TROUBLE * SENEGAL HIP HOP



Mercenary aka Papa Malick Diop is a young artist from Senegal Dakar began rapping in 2004. Influenced from an early age by the music; Indeed, his older brother who is a rapper, drags with it the age of 10 years at concerts, parties Hip hop, freestyle sessions which initiates very rapidly in the Hip Hop movement. At a very young age he discovered rap through Melokan, LZ3, PBS, Daara J, IAM, Sniper, Rocca, Tupac, Biggie, Bob Marley, Mc Solaar, Dmx.  In 2004, he formed with friends SOS Group and in 2005, the group La Familia (eg Respite). From there, they chain the featuring the singles. Recognized in the underground for his writing technique and its special pen, he is considered one of the best lyricists of his generation. After 2 years of absence, he's back working with Mic addict with their mixtape DOUBLE TROUBLE.

Mic addict aka Alpha Kourouma is a young artist from Senegal Dakar began rapping in 2005. Early influenced by music Hip Hop, Soul and Reggae including AMI, NTM, Bob Marley, Duggy Tee. In college, he decided with friends to get into the music which at this time is more of a hobby than anything else. Things take a serious turn in the course of 2006. A friend made him realize that he has a talent for it. From there, he perfected his technique and begins to have a certain reputation in the freestyles. It connects the featuring singles (including Gansta S*&!), and history to be known scenes. In 2005, he formed with friends the collective La Familia (eg Respite).  His style is mainly based on improvisation, an area where it has sickened more than a cypher in Dakar. It was a year of Stand By due to personal problems and there he is back together with Mercenary with their mixtape DOUBLE TROUBLE.

In a recent interview MERCENARY made the following statement about the direction of Hip Hop "This is my concept. C'est 1mot Wolof means "lights and switchesI want to bring with this concept is  solidarity that there must be in the hip hop movement.  As you know, our movement has blems, the industry is non-existent, the artists do not live by their art, nobody buys albums, the rapper is no longer  respecté.  Littéralment mean "lights the torch and made the move, "should help each other, share ideas to put the rap has its place," unity makes strength".

Double Trouble is interested in the opinions of both men and women from a music business perspective.  To learn more about Mercenaire aka Papa Malick Diop and Double Trouble "Mic Addict.", Click on this link at: https://www.facebook.com/talalmouwath/about?section=overview

Songs, Click on link at: http://www.reverbnation.com/doubletrouble12

Website: http://talalmouwath.skyblog.com 

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