Ne La Thiass

by Cheikh L么

Ne La Thiass cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1996
  • Label: World Circuit
  • Country: Senegal
  • Length: 46:26
  • Community rating: 3.5/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Produced by the legendary Youssou N'Dour, this international debut propelled the Senegalese musician into the global spotlight. 'Ne La Thiass' relies on the distinctive rhythms of Mbalax, characterized by acoustic guitars and talking drums, all deeply influenced by his Baye Fall spiritual beliefs.

Genres

Descriptors: islamic, repetitive, rhythmic

Tracklist

  1. Boul di Tagale (6:09)
  2. N茅 la thiass (4:27)
  3. Ndogal (5:26)
  4. Doxandeme (6:06)
  5. Sant maam (4:47)
  6. Set (5:27)
  7. Cheikh Ibra Fall (4:31)
  8. Bamba sunu goorgui (4:53)
  9. Guiss guiss (4:37)

Credits

  • Cheikh L么 - primary artist, lead vocals, drums, rhythm guitar, arranged by, guitar, membranophone, lead vocals vocal
  • Thierno Koite - alto saxophone, tenor saxophone
  • Habib Faye - bass, keyboards, bass guitar, keyboard
  • Pathe Jassi - contrabass
  • Thomas Vahle - flute [fl没te], flute
  • Oumar Sow - guitar, creative director [direction artistique]
  • Mbaye Dieye Faye - percussion
  • Assane Thiam - talking drum

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