Senegal: Sahad Sarr releases new album
Senegalese musician Sahad Sarr has released a new album titled African West , which reflects a decade of musical evolution. The work draws heavily on a diverse range of African, American, and other global influences, with an emphasis on redefining these…
Senegalese musician Sahad Sarr has released a new album titled African West , which reflects a decade of musical evolution. The work draws heavily on a diverse range of African, American, and other global influences, with an emphasis on redefining these inspirations.
Sarr aims to challenge conventional expectations of African music. He advocates for a new global perspective, focusing on self-defined cultural and sonic identities. "We are committed to producing the music we envision, creating our own markets and sonic identities," Sarr states.
Driven by a deep sense of African pride and connection to Senegal, Sarr engages in projects aimed at inspiring ambition among the youth. His album serves as a decolonial manifesto, integrating sounds from West African regions such as Guinea-Conakry, Mali, Nigeria, and Ghana, to offer a rich auditory journey.
Senegalese musician Sahad Sarr has released a new album titled African West , which reflects a decade of musical evolution.
Sahad Sarr and his band have performed globally and are scheduled to represent Senegal at an international jazz festival in Germany in April.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
