Royal Band de Thies - Kadior Demb (2012)

TERANGA BEAT proudly presents the ROYAL BAND de THIÈS in their first ever and entirely unreleased 1979 recording. Singers and composers JAMES GADIAGA & SECKA will guide you through the sweet melodies, wicked rhythms and vocal traditions of Senegalese music, in a fabulous performance that combines MBALAX with AFRO-JAZZ.

While many bands in the world claimed the title of “Pacesetters” none can stand next to ROYAL BAND de THIÈS. The 9-member band with its dynamite percussion and horn sections will twist you like tornado! Tracks like "HOMMAGE À MBAYE FALL" will take you on a musical journey to the cultural crossroads of Senegal, West Africa’s meeting point of European, Latin American and African musical traditions. This real-time, two-microphone recording gives the impression that the group is playing live in front of you, making it hard to believe it dates back 33 years ago!

Tracklist:
1-1 Royal Band de Thies - Cherie Coco [4:13]
1-2 Royal Band de Thies - Kouye Magana [4:03]
1-3 Royal Band de Thies - Ma Kodou Deguene [7:14]
1-4 Royal Band de Thies - Dagath [5:23]
1-5 Royal Band de Thies - Doudhane [5:39]
1-6 Royal Band de Thies - Mariama [4:51]
1-7 Royal Band de Thies - Gossar [5:28]
1-8 Royal Band de Thies - Korolober [3:22]
1-9 Royal Band de Thies - Sama Yaye Boye [5:19]
1-10 Royal Band de Thies - Hommage à Mbaye Fall [6:28]
1-11 Royal Band de Thies - Righie Righie [7:01]