Ifang Bondi (meaning "be yourself" in Mandinka
language) was formed some 30 years ago in the Gambia, and was on the
forefront of popular African music. Being one of the first trying to combine
pop music and African roots, they were an example for Orchestre Baobab,
(Super) Etoile de Dakar and many other Senegalese stars. Ifang Bondi, however, never
really benefitted from their pioneering work, due to bootlegging and
copying of their work by other artists.
Although they were based in the Netherlands at some time, they are now in
Banjul, the capital of the Gambia.
Band members:
Badou Jobe (bass); El Hadj Samb (vocals, percussion); Jali
Momodou Suso (kora, vocals);
Juldeh Camara (riti, vocals); Lin Diaw (guitars); Ebou Gaye (sabar, bugarabu, tama, djembe);
Tafa Ndiaye (keyboards), and Mandiaye Diop (drums).
Formed: 1973, by members of the Super Eagles of Gambia
Style: Mbalax and Mandingo music
Discography:
Title |
Year |
Label |
Remarks |
Live |
2002 |
Music & Words MWCD 3021 |
|
Gis Gis |
1998 |
Music & Words MWCD 3019 |
|
Daraja |
1994 |
Music & Words MWCD 3009 |
|
Sanjo |
1989 |
D & K 860017 |
|
Mantra |
1983 |
Interstate Records |
LP |
Saraba |
1982 |
Bellot/MAG 107 |
LP |
Super Eagles of Gambia: |
Senegambian Sensation |
2001 |
RetroAfric RETRO17CD |
|
Viva Super Eagles |
1969 |
Decca WAPS 29 |
LP |
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