Event

Samba Sene & Diwan

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A special set at one of Edinburgh's most unusual venues for Edinburgh Fringe.

Charismatic Senegalese singer Samba Sene is originally from Dakar, but has been a fixture on Edinburgh's music scene for many years.

His music is an exuberant fusion of funky mbalax/Afrobeat grooves, with undercurrents of ska and reggae; original songs with impassioned vocals, infectious guitar licks and irresistible dance grooves.

Sene's influences include former mentor Baaba Maal, Bob Marley, Van Morrison, Paul Simon, Alpha Blondy and Aswad. The songs cover a range of subjects from love, equal rights to outright celebration. Uplifting and upbeat, this is world music with a Senegalese heart & soul.

exuberant, richly layered... **** The Scotsman
an asset to the Scottish scene... catch them live if you can **** The List
a vibrant rainbow of colourful beats and rhythms... ***** Edinburgh Spotlight (CD)
a blistering tequila sunrise of a gig... not to be missed... **** Broadway Baby
lively... animated lots of fun brilliant **** 3 Weeks
Dont miss... Edinburgh Evening News
African party central... Herald
smooth African funk... Skinny Fest

Pianodrome at the Pitt is one of Edinburgh's newest and quirkiest venues - made entirely out of upcycled pianos, especially for Edinburgh Fringe