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Ismael Lo

OtherSenegal

Blending the rhythmic sophistication of mbalax with acoustic guitar and introspective songwriting, this Senegalese musician became a cornerstone of West African popular music from the 1980s onward. Ismael Lo's poetic lyrics and innovative fusion of traditional Wolof musical elements with contemporary production techniques influenced generations of African artists and helped establish Senegal as a vital creative hub during a transformative period for the continent's music industry. His work demonstrated that authenticity and artistic evolution were not opposing forces, paving the way for countless musicians to honor their roots while boldly experimenting with new sounds.

Discography

Albums

Gor Sayina

Syllart1981

1[A] Tiedo / Ndaxami / Sey / Adou Calpe

2[B] Yaye Boye Balalma / Gor Sayina / Ale Lo/ Woundje Yaye

Xalat

1986

1[A] Xalat / Tali Be / Lote Lo

2[B] Xamyl Dara / Mariama / Fa Diallo

Xiif

1986

1[A] Alal / Bode Gor / Xiif (Ethiopie Sahel)

2[B] Tiedo / Diouma / Marie Lo

Diawar

Syllart1989

1[A] Jele Bi/ Sophia / Taar Dousey

2[B] Diawar / Jalia / Adou Calpe

Wadiour

Ilopro1990

1[A] Wadiour / Diabar / Souleymane

2[B] Mbarawath / Nene / Tariha

Natt

Melodie1990

1[A] Ataya / Natt / Djola Kele

2[B] Samag La / Mougneul / Tadieu Bone

Mbalax New Look

1991

1[A]

2[B]

Tajabone

Barclay1991

1Tajabone / Raciste / Ale Lo / Jiggeny Ndakaru / Fa Diallo / Souleymane / M'barawath / Nene

Nila

Syllart1992

1[A] Nila / Kuur Ngany Ngalam / Djiko / Borom Darou

2[B] Bole Doley / Liko Takeu / Dorobe / Pape Ngom

Anka Wili

1992

1[A] Simbo / Anka Wili / Diouna / Ben / Nterike

[B] Vanille et Chocolat / Tamba / Babou / Den / Anka Wili

1992

Xumbeul

1993

1[A] Tiedo / Ndiawar / Taar Du Sey

2[B] Ataya / Sofia . Fatou Ndiaye

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4Ismael Lo

Afrique Sunu

1993

1[A] Diop Le Maaire / Ndeye / Wassaname / 60,000

2[B] Afrique Sunu / Taranga / Senegal / Khar

Dibi Dibi Rek

1994

1[A] Dibi Dibi Rek / Rero / Samayaye

2[B] Femmes Sans Haine / Nassarane / Khar

Baol Baol

1994

1[A] Baol Baol / Setsinala / Nabou / Sour

2[B] Na Fanta / Senegambie / Wassaliane / Nabou Instrumental

Iso

1994

Rock Mbalax Ambiance

1995

1[A] Rock Mbalax 1 / Ouvrier / Seto Sete

2[B] Rock Mbalax 3 / Casamance / Rock Mbalax 2

Jammu Africa

1996

Best Of Plus

1996

1[A] Sophia / Dibi Dibi Rek / Takou Denen / Lote Lo

2[B] Without Blame / Jammu Africa / Samba Et Leuk / Raciste

Best Of Folk

1996

1[A] Tajabone / Femme Sans Haine / Nassarane / Rero / Talibe

2[B] Wassalia / Khar / Fa Diallo / Ale Lo / Marie Lo

Memorial Ibra Kasse

1996

1[A] Walo / Thiabi-bi / Yaye Boy / Ndadane-yi

2[B] Rijalulah / Ndiagamar / Salsa

Pikine

1996

1Wadiur "Nene" / Nostalgie / B.E.U.S.S. / Yeed / Pikine / Xebe / Diapp /B.E.U.S.S. funk version

Diapason Vol 2

1997

1[A] M'Barodi / Bob Anniversaire

2[B] Diabar Sama / aye Boy/Blain-Djigueul

Amourfoot

SME France1998

Racines

SONY1999

Jiguen

1999

1[A] Jiguen / Diggale / Diongama

2[B] Gor Sayina / Diour Sanni / Sega

Diapason

KSF no number1999

1[A] Yenn Bi (Mame) / Mathiou

2[B] Ballago / Bour / Dieylo

Benn

2000

1[A] Wiri-Wiri / Taar / Wewe

2[B] Niangane / N'Dox / Jaam

Dabah

2001

Anka Wili

2001

1Simbo / Anka Wili / Diouma / Ben / Nterike / Vanille et Chocolat / Tamba

2/ Babou / Den / Fadiga

Vol. 1; Debakh

2001

1[A] Dabakh / Amoul Solo / Diour Sanni

2[B] Africa Democraie / Il Faut Travailler / Faut Qu'on S'Aime / Boul Fale

Vol. 2; Mame

2001

1[A] Mame / Ma Dame / Xalass

2[B] Bi Guisse / Badara / Aiwa / L'Amour A ous Les Droits

Gloire des Stars; Allez, Allez!!

Origines2002

1[A] Ca Kanam 1 / Gainde Ndiaye / Salsa des Lions

2[B] Ca Kanam 2 / Yaay Jambaar / Al Hamdou Lillahi

Martina

2003