Social Change Through Music
Interestingly enough, we see how some Senegalese artist use their fame as ways to bring empowerment and social change to the continent of Africa. Senegalese singer-guitarist Baaba Maal is highly acclaimed for his music stardom on a global level, however his contributions as youth emissary for the United Nations has earned him more acclaim in the pursuit for social justice. “For Maal, the solution isn’t throwing money at the crises, it is holding governments accountable.” Maal knows the ample amount of resources and technology here in America and feels that if we could just spot light these areas, then maybe governments would straighten up. There is a solo Female artist who had released an Album, her name is Sister Fa, but that album didn't have so much effect in Senegalese Hip Hop market. She was also the wife of Studio Yes' Owner. She is living now in Germany and is about to come back to release her second album.
Baay Bia is the most cultural senegalese rapper. He put the traditional instruments and melodies in the hip hop beat. Now, Baay Bia spend most of his time now in USA and most of his new songs are in english and wolof.
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