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Afro-Manding Artists On Hot Tracks

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 06:26:44 GMT

Friday, September 26, 2008

Jalimadi Suso and Malang Camara born in Faji Kunda are wasting no time on featuring hot African manding tracks.

Speaking to ‘Entertainment’ last Wednesday, Jalimadi Suso said he and his colleagues have made lots of traditional songs ranging from the origin of the different ethnic groups in The Gambia based on their political, economic and religious backgrounds. He said yet still, he could not release these songs in the market owing to some financial constraints.

I have been playing music since the early days ofVeteran Jali Lalo Kebba Drammeh. I have lots of competition with him in different places. Jalimadi Suso breaks records in the history of The Gambia and Africa in general. He travelled to so many African countries with the troupes through the encouragement of the then Hounrable MC Cham a member of the cabinet in the former government.

For his part, Jali Malang Camara expressed the need for sponsors to come on board. The two artists have the experience in beating the Kora instrument in any style.

Author: Alieu Jabang

GAA To Rehabilitate Stadium Running Tracks

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:39:18 GMT

Monday, July 14, 2008

The Gambia Athletics Association (GAA) are planning to rehabilitate the running tracks of the IndependenceStadium in Bakau.

Speaking in an interview with Pointsports, the Secretary General of The Gambia Athletics Association, Mr. Dodou Joof (Capi), stated that this development came through a request he made to the international Athletics Federation. He contacted president Mr. Lamin Jack asking that the IAF to fund the rehabilitation of the running tracks of the stadium.

He revealed that the rehabilitation would be funded at the tune of $60,000.

“A survey has already been conducted yesterday and the report will be sent to the international body and in September they will be meeting to finalise the project,” he explained.

He said all this is geared towards complementing government efforts in the area of infrastructure development and that the GAA will work closely with the Department of State for Youths and Sports to ensure that the successful running of the project.

Author: By Pa Modou Faal

Source: Picture: Dodou Joof - (Friday, July 11, 2008 Issue)

Black Child busy on debut album

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:14:11 GMT

Friday, March 28, 2008

Another young upcoming talented reggae artiste discovered in Kerr Sering is Black Child. He is currently busy in the studio for the release of his debut CD album entitled “ Keep the struggling”.

The much talked about album has 8 tracks.

However, the young star’s career and passion for music dates some years back when he developed keen interest in music.

In an interview with What’s On, last Wednesday, the young star whose real name is Omar Sowe, said he was working in the
hide-out trying to compile his songs to release an album.

“Basically this album is expected to be one of a kind. Some of the tracks are recorded at Bull-Dorf records and TJ studio” he
said.

He noted that after finishing the final work on the album, he would send it to his manager in the UK for distribution to
various places.

“As of now, I just want to tell all my fans to get ready for the album as it’s going to storm the music market. This album
will be one of the best in town in terms of quality” he said.

Watch out for Black Child’s new album to be out soon.

Author: by Sheriff Janko