Omar Pene
Omar Pene ( born 1956 in Dakar, Senegal) is a Senegalese mbalax singer and composer.
Career
In Senegal, Pene is a legend, is not even considered one of the most important singers of the Black continent. He founded the band Super Diamono de Dakar 1974. His music is characterized by his melancholy powerful timbre. The lyrics of the music have often socially motivated. Pene influenced at least as much as Youssou N'Dour the West African pop music. In Europe, however his breakthrough was denied.
Pene was nominated in 1998 by the American television CFTV "Best African Musician " and won in the same year the "Golden Kora " in Johannesburg.
Discography
Albums
Compilations
- 2001: 25 Ans