Kadior Demb by Royal Band De Thies - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

A wonderful Senegalese pop ensemble led by singers Secka and James Gadiaga, Royal Band de Thies was an accomplished nine-piece combo whose work compares favorably to that of contemporary Senegalese outfits like The Bembeya Jazz National and The Super Boiro Band. But while those groups earned some recognition both at home and abroad thanks to their recordings for the storied Syliphone imprint, Royal Band de Thies never received international distribution and remains obscure even among devotees of Senegalese pop. The band members were expert practitioners of the relaxed, loping brand of dance music known as Mbalax; the group honed its craft through regular performances at Thies’ Club Sangomar, where it played alongside the likes of Star Band de Dakar and singer Laba Sosseh. The sounds on Kadior Demb are more or less free of the West Indian and South American influences that were starting to permeate Senegalese music in the late ‘70s. The most moving number here may be “Hommage a Mbaye Fall”: a gorgeous instrumental tribute to the gifted Senegalese footballer.

1. Cherie Coco

by Royal Band De Thies

Primary Artist: Royal Band De Thies; Main Performer
Performer: Royal Band De Thies; Performer
Composer: Mapathe Gadiaga; Composer
Lyricist: Mapathe Gadiaga; Composer
Author: Mapathe Gadiaga; Production
Music Publisher: Adamantios Kafetzis/alter K; Other

2. Kouye Magana

by Royal Band De Thies

Primary Artist: Royal Band De Thies; Main Performer
Performer: Royal Band De Thies; Performer
Composer: Adama Seck; Composer
Lyricist: Adama Seck; Composer
Author: Adama Seck; Production
Music Publisher: Adamantios Kafetzis/alter K; Other

3. Ma Kodou Deguene

by Royal Band De Thies

Primary Artist: Royal Band De Thies; Main Performer
Performer: Royal Band De Thies; Performer
Composer: Adama Seck; Composer
Lyricist: Adama Seck; Composer
Author: Adama Seck; Production
Music Publisher: Adamantios Kafetzis/alter K; Other

4. Dagath

by Royal Band De Thies

Primary Artist: Royal Band De Thies; Main Performer
Performer: Royal Band De Thies; Performer
Composer: Mapathe Gadiaga; Composer
Lyricist: Mapathe Gadiaga; Composer
Author: Mapathe Gadiaga; Production
Music Publisher: Adamantios Kafetzis/alter K; Other

5. Doudhane

by Royal Band De Thies

Primary Artist: Royal Band De Thies; Main Performer
Performer: Royal Band De Thies; Performer
Composer: Adama Seck; Composer
Lyricist: Adama Seck; Composer
Author: Adama Seck; Production
Music Publisher: Adamantios Kafetzis/alter K; Other

6. Mariama

by Royal Band De Thies

Primary Artist: Royal Band De Thies; Main Performer
Performer: Royal Band De Thies; Performer
Composer: Mapathe Gadiaga; Composer
Lyricist: Mapathe Gadiaga; Composer
Author: Mapathe Gadiaga; Production
Music Publisher: Adamantios Kafetzis/alter K; Other

7. Gossar

by Royal Band De Thies

Primary Artist: Royal Band De Thies; Main Performer
Performer: Royal Band De Thies; Performer
Composer: Mapathe Gadiaga; Composer
Lyricist: Mapathe Gadiaga; Composer
Author: Mapathe Gadiaga; Production
Music Publisher: Adamantios Kafetzis/alter K; Other

8. Korolober

by Royal Band De Thies

Primary Artist: Royal Band De Thies; Main Performer
Performer: Royal Band De Thies; Performer
Composer: Mapathe Gadiaga; Composer
Lyricist: Mapathe Gadiaga; Composer
Author: Mapathe Gadiaga; Production
Music Publisher: Adamantios Kafetzis/alter K; Other

9. Sama Yaye Boye

by Royal Band De Thies

Primary Artist: Royal Band De Thies; Main Performer
Performer: Royal Band De Thies; Performer
Composer: Adama Seck; Composer
Lyricist: Adama Seck; Composer
Author: Adama Seck; Production
Music Publisher: Adamantios Kafetzis/alter K; Other

10. Hommage à Mbaye Fall

by Royal Band De Thies

Primary Artist: Royal Band De Thies; Main Performer
Performer: Royal Band De Thies; Performer
Composer: Mapathe Gadiaga; Composer
Lyricist: Mapathe Gadiaga; Composer
Author: Mapathe Gadiaga; Production
Music Publisher: Adamantios Kafetzis/alter K; Other

11. Righie Righie

by Royal Band De Thies

Primary Artist: Royal Band De Thies; Main Performer
Performer: Royal Band De Thies; Performer
Composer: Adama Seck; Composer
Lyricist: Adama Seck; Composer
Author: Adama Seck; Production
Music Publisher: Adamantios Kafetzis/alter K; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

59 minutes and 1 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1440x1440 px

Booklet

Available in PDF format

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Africa, World, Worldwide

Label

Teranga Beat

Music Distribution Service

Believe Digital

Country

France

Language

Wolof

Popularity

Release Date

Sep 9, 2012

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

3610151101722