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CultureSabar and mbalax, the music of Senegal
From street drums to international stages.
Sabar is both a drum and a street celebration where dancers and drummers answer each other. Mbalax, born from these rhythms, brought Senegalese music to the world.
Where to listen: club nights in Dakar and Saint-Louis, and the festivals.
Updated on 29 October 2026