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Dobet Gnahoré
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Dobet Gnahoré is a renowned Côte d'Ivoire singer, dancer, percussionist, and songwriter. She is also the daughter of Boni Gnahoré, a master percussionist and artist. Gnahoré performs with the group, Na Afriki, which is primarily composed of French and Tunisian musicians that accompany her on the guitar, sanza, balafon, calebasse, and bongos. Her songs frequently address social concerns, such as the value of family and AIDS. She is a multilingual singer - can sing in seven different languages.
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