19 tracks that give a flavour of Wolof life: love, praise, circumcision, tattooing and wrestling matches are themes taken up by leket calabashes, tama and sabar percussion and xalam lutes. 62:15 mins, FRANCE. OCORA RADIO FRANCE.

9 tracks in a highlife style: Obe Akonode, Sunshine Music, Happy Maker, Wayo Baby, Me Mre Beba, Sweety, Love Your Neighbour as Yourself, Ohianiwaa and Wonderful Feeling. 56:27mins, NETHERLANDS. DAKAR SOUND.

Debut album. Tells the story of Guelel Kumba, a singer-songwriter from the delta of Senegal, who moved to Oxford, Mississippi in 2001 where he jammed with Eric Deaton, apprentice to the late R.L. Burnside. The two discovered the similarities between the hill country blues of North Mississippi and Kumba's traditional Senegalese melodies, and the nucleus of Afrissippi was born. 9 tracks, 48:52mins, USA. KNOCKDOWNSOUTH.

Daby Balde is one of Senegal's best-kept musical secrets, long celebrated at home and now exploding on to the international scene. His stunning arrangements are based on his Fula traditions from the south of the country and feature the fiddle, accordion and flute alongside the more familiar West African sounds of the kora, acoustic guitar and percussion. With strikingly rich and beautiful melodies, captivating vocals and a repertoire that ranges from euphoric to melancholic, Daby Balde is a West African star on the rise. 13 tracks, 65:33 mins., UK. WORLD MUSIC NETWORK

Nuru Kane was born and raised in Medina, Dakar, and his distinctive take on Senegalese music explores the connections between the music of North and West Africa, a musical journey across the Sahara. This album captures Nurus range of influences, from his blues-led solo songs, reminiscent of Ali Farka Touré, through to the driving gnawa trance that forms the backbone of his live performances. 13 tracks, 62:04 mins., UK . WORLD MUSIC NETWORK.

Compilation of songs which charts the career of Youssou N'Dour, his years with Etoile de Dakar and as a champion of mbalax, Wolof dance music. 11 tracks, UK.

2002 CD

A collection of songs by the Senegalese hip hop band. 13 tracks, 56:20 mins, UK. WRASSE RECORDS,

The second album by the Senegalese musician combining `desert blues' and the chants of griots. A beautiful and spiritual album. 12 tracks, 42:48 mins, FRANCE. MELODIE DISTRIBUTION,

A new album from the Senegalese superstar. 19 tracks, 71:47 mins, UK. WRASSE RECORDS,

Recorded in Senegal by Frederic Galliano with fellow DJ/producer Jeff Sharel, this album features prominently the traditional sounds of the kora. Vocalist Hadja Kouyaté, accompanied by Ali Boulo Santo's voice and kora. 9 tracks, 50:16 mins, FRANCE. FRIKYIWA.

Early tracks by the Senegalese singer-songwriter. 12 tracks, 66:59 mins, UK.

1989

Album by the Senegalese performer. 10 tracks, 58:55 mins, UK.

Baaba Maal's first electric album, recorded in 1988. 6 tracks, 40:45 mins, UK.

1988

With songs built around his voice, lyrics and accoustic guitar N'Diaye bears superficial comparison with other West African troubadours although a closer listen marks him as more an original than anyone's disciple. Songs in Wolof come with English and French translations. 12 tracks, 48:09 mins, France.

2001 CD

Youssou N'Dour's new album is a celebration of Senegal's Muslim mystical culture featuring the rhythms and melodies of Senegal and Egyptian and Arab orchestral sounds. 8 tracks, 41:13 mins, UK. NONESUCH RECORDS.

Youssou N'Dour's latest album has been hailed as his definitive work. Includes 36 page booklet of photographs and lyrics in their original language and English translation. 13 tracks, 53:15 mins, UK.

Volume four of the `rare grooves' of Super Etoile de Dakar recorded in 1982. This is Mbalax, the rhythmic soundtrack to Senegalese nightlife. 6 tracks, 33:50 mins, FRANCE.

1984 2002 Compact Disd

A selection of some of Orchestre Baobab's most popular songs. 9 tracks, UK.

2002 CD

The Mbalax sound of the Senegalese group led by the N'diaye brothers, a living exponent of the griot music of Western Africa. Rooted in Wolof percussion, Senegalese drumming, Afro-Cuban rhythms and American pop. 10 tracks, 45:55 mins, SPAIN. HARMONIA MUNDI UK LTD,

2003 CD

An anthology of modern Senegalese music. 8 tracks, 62:36 mins, THE NETHERLANDS.