An exuberant fusion of funky mbalax/Afrobeat grooves, led by charismatic Senegalese singer Samba Sene, with undercurrents of ska and reggae; original songs with impassioned vocals, infectious guitar licks and irresistible dance grooves.
Recent highlights include opening for Angelique Kidjo at Celtic Connections 2024.
Samba was born in Dakar, Senegal. His style is influenced by his former mentor Baaba Maal, Youssou N’Dour and a wide range of music, from traditional to funk, rock and ska.
Samba and the band are currently working on a new album, exploring the connections between Samba’s traditional Senegalese roots and those of his adopted Scottish homeland.
'exuberant, richly layered' - The Scotsman
'top quality world music… complex yet accessible' - Edinburgh Spotlight
'an asset to the Scottish scene... catch him live if you can' - The List (Jan Fairley)
'Hot ticket' – London Evening Standard