Alassane is a native of Tivaouane, near Thiès in Senegal. He's been adding his back-up vocals to numerous Senegalese artists, singing in both Wolof and Pular, and is now releasing his own album, an acoustic blend of Senegalese mbalax where he tackles his country's social problems.
Chanson hooks roam free over cumbia rhythms and Afropop melodies on El Gato Negro's fourth LP, co-produced by French beatmaker Guts. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 11, 2024