Afro Begue Tokyo, Japan
Afrobeat band led by Senegalese master drummer Omar Gendefar. The name "Begue" is derived from the Wolof word meaning "to enjoy." Omar, a traditional griot musician from Senegal, has fused his heritage music with contemporary sounds to create an original sound. ... more
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