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Jimi Mbaye

Senegalese guitarist (1957-2025) · Senegal · On the map · Musicians · Died at 68

Mamadou "Jimi" Mbaye was a Senegalese guitarist best known for his work with Youssou N'dour. Mbaye developed a unique Senegalese guitar style in which he made his Fender Stratocaster sound like local instruments such as the kora or xalam.

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Country
Senegal
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1957 to 2025 · aged 68