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Cheikh Lô

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Cheikh Lô's dreadlocks and amulet are a signature look for the Senegal-born musician and drummer. His more than four decades old dreadlocks are evidence of him belonging to Baye Fall, a Senegal Muslim sect. Born Cheikh N'Digel Lô, the artiste started his career as a drummer and joined Volta Jazz, a music band. The group was later disbanded, then he went to work with a transport company. Cheikh Lô would later work with Papa Wemba before recording and releasing his own albums.

Discography

Albums⁷

Balbalou2015 • AlbumTracks: 10

Jamm2010 • AlbumTracks: 10

Lamp Fall2005 • AlbumTracks: 13

Bambay Gueej1999 • AlbumTracks: 9

Inedits1999 • AlbumTracks: 12

Inedits1999 • AlbumTracks: 12

Né La Thiass1996 • AlbumTracks: 9

Singles²

Ayitaria2021 • SingleTracks: 1

Degg Gui2015 • SingleTracks: 1

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