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Ismaël Lô
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Participations

16
Vocalist
124
Song Writer
1
Music Producer
1
Mix Engineer
2
Arranger
8
Composer
11
Songwriter
4
Lead Vocalist
2
Guitarist
Bio
Ismaël Lô is a Senegalese singer-songwriter, instrumentalist, who plays the guitar and harmonica. He is fondly called the "Bob Dylan of Africa." Lô found his love music at an early age, making music with a homemade one-string guitar. He began his career in the 1970s and has released multiple albums over the years. His music is a blend of traditional Senegalese sounds and Western influences, and he sings in multiple languages including French, Wolof, and English.
Discography
Albums16
African Classics Ismaël Lô
African Classics Ismaël Lô2006 • AlbumTracks: 10
Sénégal
Sénégal2006 • AlbumTracks: 14
Tadieu Bone
Tadieu Bone2000 • AlbumTracks: 10
Jiguen
Jiguen1999 • AlbumTracks: 6
Jammu Africa
Jammu Africa1996 • AlbumTracks: 15
Best of Ismaël Lô
Best of Ismaël Lô1995 • AlbumTracks: 15
Iso
Iso1994 • AlbumTracks: 12
Ismael Lô
Ismael Lô1992 • AlbumTracks: 8
Xumbeul
Xumbeul1992 • AlbumTracks: 6
Afrique Sunu
Afrique Sunu1991 • AlbumTracks: 6
Wadiour
Wadiour1990 • AlbumTracks: 6
Diawar
Diawar1989 • AlbumTracks: 12
Natt
Natt1987 • AlbumTracks: 12
Xiif
Xiif1985 • AlbumTracks: 6
Xalat
Xalat1984 • AlbumTracks: 6
Gor Sayina
Gor Sayina1981 • AlbumTracks: 8
EPs1
Tajabone
Tajabone1991 • EPTracks: 2
Singles4
Faut Qu'on S'aime
Faut Qu'on S'aime2003 • SingleTracks: 1
Jammu Africa - Urgence Zaïre
Jammu Africa - Urgence Zaïre1996 • SingleTracks: 2
Without Blame
Without Blame1995 • SingleTracks: 1
La Femme Sans Haine
La Femme Sans Haine1994 • SingleTracks: 1
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