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Laba Sosseh

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Laba Sosseh was a Gambia-born Senegalese singer, composer, and percussionist who gained fame in West Africa in the 1960s and 1970s. He was a versatile musician, proficient in various genres such as afro-cuban, salsa, soukous and traditional Gambian music. He was a member of several bands, including Star Band and Africando, and released several albums as a solo artist. He is considered a pioneer of Afro-Latin music in West Africa and his music continues to be popular today. Laba passed away Spetember 20, 2007.

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