That would be just great bro Matarr. I also just remembered one band that went by the name of Los Cangaceros. Ifang was more popular but they were as well a lot of fun and toured the country-side on gigs when Ifang proved unaffordable. (Gunjur Daaba Naani folk should know about that). I think they had their "base" at Grant street just by the former Brikama taxi park. They were also active during the mid-seventies. My friend Sayerr Joh used to love them!

Good Night,
Sidibeh

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Matarr Amadou Sallah" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2003 1:53 AM
Subject: Re: Gambian Music History


> Modou
> i will get to those people later. I was just dealing with some musical
> bands. I will get to folk music later
> 
> matarr
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> >From: Momodou S Sidibeh <[log in to unmask]>
> >Reply-To: The Gambia and related-issues mailing list
> ><[log in to unmask]>
> >To: [log in to unmask]
> >Subject: Re: Gambian Music History
> >Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2003 00:21:54 +0100
> >
> >Bro Amadou Sallah,
> >
> >I really love this one. Unfortunately, it is difficult to infuse a time
> >line there as you have completely left out dates.
> >Besides you also forgot to mention our Kora virtuosi: the Jobartehs, the
> >Susos, and many others. Why, Butay Boy or Jalang Demba(!) must also belong
> >in this line of musical icons. This realisation is important for guys like
> >Salifu Mboge, Sal Drammeh (Oko Drammeh's baby brother) and myself whose
> >childhood musical taste was messed up by James Brown and Jimmy Cliff and
> >Shola Lewis at Radio Syd!
> >
> >Thanks a ton for the history...
> >Momodou S Sidibeh
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Matarr Amadou Sallah" <[log in to unmask]>
> >To: <[log in to unmask]>
> >Sent: Friday, March 21, 2003 11:58 PM
> >Subject: Gambian Music History
> >
> >
> > > Hi all,
> > > I am just attempting to give a brief history of Gambian music and how it
> > > started. I think maybe Sidi and Habib can elaborate more on this topic.
> > >
> > > The whole thing started with a group called FOYER with Gibby korong and
> >one
> > > mr.adams. This group was sponsored by some Senegalese people.
> > >
> > > Then emerge another group called ROCKA MAMBO - this was sponsored by mr.
> > > John Bright of Fitzgerald street in Banjul.
> > >
> > > Then emerge BLACK STARS sponsored by Anthon Leone commonly known as
> >Anthon
> > > black star. He is the father of the late Chris Leone.
> > >
> > > Then emerge AFRICAN JAZZ sponsored by Alh. Chamsu Coker and from this
> > > African jazz The famous  Super Eagles was formed. the Super Eagles were
> > > sponsored by Mr. Malick secka (proffesional photographer) at Hagen
> >street
> > > just around hill street where Pa Touray lived.
> > > I FANGBONDI was later formed with a handful of members from Super
> >Eagles.
> > > The members of the original I FANGBONDI were Pa Touray, Badou Jobe, Pa
> > > Lamin,Senemi, Karamo,Pa Njie (bass) Pa Alieu Njie (Drums), Alberr,
> >Samson
> > > Gassama
> > >
> > > There was also another group that emerged from Bakau called AMBIANCE
> >JAZZ
> > > with Kebba Sarge as the Band leader. Kebba Sarge is the brother of the
> >late
> > > Dawda Sarge of Super eagles.
> > >
> > > There was Gelewarr with Bai Janha,Lai Ngum, Saffie Carew, Musa Ngum, the
> > > late ousou "LION" Njie etc. Gelewarr  had their headquarters at the
> >junction
> > > of Allen st. and Albion st.
> > >
> > > There was MAGADAN which was owned by the late Tapha John. They had their
> > > base at Lasso wharf at a night club call KANKU JERREY. Among the artists
> > > were Koto Ngum, Boy Njie etc.
> > >
> > > There was the orignal LIBIDORR which was owned by Elhajj Mustapha Faye
> >of
> > > the gambia-L. Among the vocalists were Mam Tamsir Njie, Bai Jack etc.
> > > (Elhajj Correct me if i am wrong)
> > >
> > > There were other groups like Tambato, sofa Nyama etc( i cant say much
> >about
> > > them)
> > >
> > > The following people are to be honoured when it comes to Gambia music:
> > > Alh. Chamsu Coker, Aggi Bada Touray, Tapha John, Oko Drammeh, Elhajj
> >Tapa
> > > Faye, Mbaye Chow,  Koto Sosseh (super Ballet Afric) and last and not the
> > > least the Gambia Police Band where our very talented artists pass
> >through -
> > > Pa Touray, Edu Haffner, Samson, pa Njie (bass) and many other including
> > > those in Europe
> > >
> > > Matarr
> > > >From: mineratou loum <[log in to unmask]>
> > > >Reply-To: The Gambia and related-issues mailing list
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> > > >To: [log in to unmask]
> > > >Subject: Re: WEDDING BELLS FINALY RANG FOR KATIM
> > > >Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2003 11:55:14 -0500
> > > >
> > >
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