Thione Seck facts for kids
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Thione Seck
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Thione Seck, Moers Festival 2011
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| Birth name | Thione Seck |
| Born | March 12, 1955 Dakar, Senegal |
| Died | March 14, 2021 (aged 66) Dakar, Senegal |
| Genres | Mbalax |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1970–2021 |
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Thione Ballago Seck (born March 12, 1955 – died March 14, 2021) was a famous singer and songwriter from Senegal. He was known for his music in the mbalax style. Thione came from a family of griots. Griots are traditional storytellers and musicians from the Wolof people of Senegal. He first sang with a band called Orchestre Baobab. Later, he started his own band, Raam Daan. He was a part of Raam Daan until he passed away in 2021.
Early Life of Thione Seck
Thione Seck was born in Dakar, Senegal, on March 12, 1955. He was from the Wolof ethnic group. He was raised in the Muslim faith. In the 1970s, he joined the music group Orchestra Baobab. After performing with them for about ten years, he decided to form his own band. This new band was called Raam Daan.
Thione Seck's Music Career
Thione Seck's album Orientation was very popular. It was even nominated for BBC Radio 3's World Music Album of the Year in 2006. In this album, Thione Seck tried new things with music. He mixed Indian and Arabic musical scales into his songs.
This mix added a unique sound to his calm singing style. It also blended with the strong sabar drum rhythms of his band. Instead of just using guitars and synthesizers, he worked with over 40 musicians. These musicians were from North Africa, Arab countries, and India. They played many different instruments. This created a special mix of musical styles. Thione Seck said that Bollywood films were a big influence on his music. This helped him create his unique fusion style.
Other albums by Thione Seck include XV Anniversary Live! and Daaly. He also contributed a song called "Laye M'Boup" to The Music in My Head soundtrack. This song was a tribute to the former leader of Orchestre Baobab. Thione Seck also wrote "Entends-tu le monde?". This song became the main single for Australian singer Tina Arena's album 7 vies.
Thione Seck passed away on March 14, 2021, in Dakar. He died two days after his 66th birthday. He had been ill before his death.
Discography
- Albums
- Orientation (2005)
- XV Anniversary Live! (2000)
- Daaly (1996)
- Diaga
- Contributing artist
- The Rough Guide to the Music of Senegal (2013, World Music Network)
See also
In Spanish: Thione Seck para niños
