Xolalma taalibe
This text is written entirely in rap by children from Tundu Joor, and is sung in different languages : French, Wolof, Fula, Englis and Sossi,
In this rap children give their point of view on begging children’s fate.
music and arrangement : Didier Awadi and Massassi
lyrics and performance : Cheikh Amadou Bamba, Khadim Gaye, Mouhamadou Diaw, Maham Ka, Aminata Talla, Thiaba Fall, Assane Mor Mbaye, Coumba Ndoffène Famack Diouf, Abala Abass Kane
mix : Massassi
studio : Sankara
pictures : Aziz Dieng and Martin Dixon
Taalibe
Omar Ndiaye is one of the leading figures on the Senegalese musical scene, whose acoustic folk is developing as much as electric Mbalax.
Waajur (Notto)
Children and youth feel indebted to the love received from their parents, and express it trhough this track. To be a parent is seen as an honourable position
Xarit (Notto)
This song is a homage to friendship. It is a call for the return of virtues which make friendship the most important link between children.
Dara doxufi (Notto)
"Nothing works in our village", cry the children in this song. Their hope is that this powerful message will bring electricity back to the village.
Yaaye boy (Notto)
Mothers play a vital role in the life of children. The title of this song is a homage to ’the protective hand’
Xaléyu goor yi (Face Mbao)
It is with a disconcerting lucidity that children make their self criticism : a passive youth, left aloof.
Sunu daara (Face Mbao)
This title points the accusatory finger at adults in regards to ’educating with force’.
Ndéki way (Face Mbao)
Like a hand raised towards the sky as if to invoke God, the children in this song ask only one thing : to not be hungry.
Guinz baaxul (Face Mbao)
A very clear and critical look at the current deviances existing where these children live
Radio Gune Yi n°2
The right to education, the right to be protected and no to excision and exploitation !
Raxass loxo
"Raxass loxo" is an adaptation in wolof of Mimi Brazeau’s lyrics, written in the framework of the "I am a child but I have my rights too !" campaign radio.
Joynaa
This song (I cried) is a lament for homeless people. Aby Ndour (Youssou Ndour’s sister) is also one of the famous Senegalese musicians.
Jangum Jigeen
Shula, by her true name, Ramatoulaye Ndiaye is, for sure, one of the major figures of senegalese music that have good prospects ahead. At a very early age, she drawn attention on herself, nearby a famous artist named Big Brother Ouza.
Gune
This song by Omar Pène is an advocacy message for better consideration of children, so that they will be able to become tomorrow responsible adults.
Respecter les droits de l’enfant
In this rap in French, Wolof, Mandinka and Fula children from ‘Tundu Joor’ present an overview of their rights.
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