Jacob Salem et Somkieta

4+ (group) performers

Indoor and outdoor

Band

1 hour

5x3 meters

NL

Jacob Salem, a unique musician from Burkina Faso, has been composing and performing since 1982. He sings mainly in Mooré, the language of his Mossi heritage, and created a genre called "Warwarba" or Mossi Rock, combining the energetic rhythms of traditional Warba with rock music.

From Sep 2024 tm Sep 2026, the band can be booked in Western Europe.

Jacob Salem, a unique musician from Burkina Faso, has been composing and performing since 1982. He sings mainly in Mooré, the language of his Mossi heritage, and created a genre called "Warwarba" or Mossi Rock, combining the energetic rhythms of traditional Warba with rock music. Over the years, he has collaborated with national and international artists, including Thierry Obadia, Bruno Milonace (arranger for Michel Sardou and Vanessa Paradis), and the groups Yapa and Jeremy.

Jacob's music is deeply inspired by the melodies and rhythms of the Royal Court of the Moro Naaba, where he grew up and where sacred and celebratory music were part of life. His rich, poetic lyrics often deal with social themes such as colonization, violence, and the lives of kings and ordinary people. Jacob's ability to blend traditional African rhythms with modern rock gives his sound a unique flair that transcends cultures.

His latest album, "Nanluli," produced with Swiss-English guitarist André Somkieta Courbat, blends his African roots with blues-rock influences, resulting in a fresh and captivating sound. Jacob Salem is a powerful voice in the African music world, bringing together tradition and modernity in a timeless and exciting way.

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