Daara J
Also known as Daara J Family
Formed1997
OriginDakar
CountrySenegal
12,741Last.fm listeners
Biography
Daara J (Pronounced Daa-raa Jee, which means "The School" in the Wolof language) are a Senegalese rap trio, consisting of N’Dango D, Aladji Man and Faada Freddy. Their music blends western hiphop with traditional African rhythms to create a great infectionsly dancy style. In their last album, Boomrang, they were joined by guests including Rokia Traore, who is one of the leading women in Malian music.
Their rise to fame was helped along by appearances at various WOMAD festivals around the world, and they also appeared at Live 8 concert, Eden Project, Africa Calling.
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