Contributing Artists of Rapandar 2009AWADI:
Management : STUDIO SANKARA B.P. 5111 Dakar Fann SENEGAL Tel & Fax : 00 221 824 20 24 Email: awadioffice@yahoo.fr XUMAN
Bibson (now gone solo) Sister Joice Souley (ex member of Jant Bi, now gone solo) Aladji Man (member of Daara J) Kool Kocc 6 Gee Bayss (DJ) Now Pee Froiss is composed of only Kool
Kocc, Gee Bayss and most certainly Xuman. He was born in the Ivory
Coast, but grew up in Senegal. He started writing lyrics in the
up and coming FASS district. His manner of writing allowed him
to form amiable ties with Positive Black Soul early on. He has
performed in many festivals around Senegal and continues to engage his
fans with relevant lyrics about society, politics and denouncing the
negative role the West has had on Africa.
Pression I Legal
Their latest album ?Une Cravatte Colombienne?
was released in September 2008. Contact : 0660953609 (Maleek) Titres en écoute sur le site : http://www.myspace.com/ http://pressionilegal-
AXIOM
Axiom went on to invent ?Bledkick?
a combination of urban and ethnic rhythms. We can already imagine
that he will continue to grow his loyal fan base. Productions:
http://www.last.fm/music/Axiom KEUR GUI
Members of the group: KILIFEU A.K.A Klashnikov : Boss of the family THIAT A.K.A Mass 36 : the youngest in the family MOLLAH MORGUN A.K.A Weundeung MC : the
teacher and professor of the street They sport two powerful symbols: - the Afro hair ? a return to their roots as Africans. - the watch is a reminder ? time is
scarce and precious, now is the time to act with audacity, but originality?how
better to show this than by wearing our watch on our arm instead of
our wrists. The group was formed in 1998 and is considered
one of the most active in Senegal whose powerful lyrics denounce the
various ills of society. Keur Gui is preparing their latest album
Nos ?Connes? Doleances. http://www.myspace.com/ DREAD MAXIM
Albums:
http://dreadmaximamarsn. DA BRAINS SENEGAL
In 2006 the release their fourth album:
MISSION, feature Nix (Senegal), Atheena (RnB, France) produced by LOAN
and Monsieur Greg, in collaboration with Awadi and BUGs. They won best group and best album in
2006 at the annual Senegal Hip Hop awards. Da Brains is currently working on their
fifth album which will feature, Sefyu, Alpha 5.20, Awadi, Xuman and
Krys. The scheduled release is April 2009 in Senegal and September
2009 worldwide. http://profile.myspace.com/ KEUR ESKEM
We are also committed to establishing sustainable, humanitarian projects relating to education and the environment. We search out opportunities to form partnerships with schools, hospitals and associations to promote such internationally relevant topics as:
Groups who have participated in previous festivals:Awadi |
Awadi is without contest the most visible
African francophone rap artist. Award winner at the RFI Musique
du Monde in 2003, he is the pioneer of a musical genre which has gained
significant influence in recent years in Africa and world wide.
With his group, Positive Black Soul, he has released several albums
of artistic merit and opened in both Europe and the United States.
Both an artist and an entrepreneur (he is a producer, radio and tv MC,
owner of a music studio, music label, as well as a sound production
and security company) Didier Awadi is the best example of this generation
that creates, understands and uses state of the art technology as well
as appreciates the cultural assets of his longstanding traditions.
In all, he continues to create music with its roots in tradition carrying
a message for the conscious of today. 
Gunman Xuman, born Makhtar Fall is one
of the pioneers of Senegalese rap music. He started his career
in the 1990?s with the group Pee Froiss which was composed of: 
Pression I Legal is, at its core, a musical
collision between Lille and Roubaix. The group Production
I Legal joined the music scene in Roubaix, France in 2002 with several
successful concerts. The ensemble had some successful mixes and
was slowly becoming known in France. Alas, the group was hit by
tragedy when Sly was diagnosed and died of cancer in 2006.
It was at this time the group joined with Coup 2 Pression to produce
a totally fresh sound. Together, Pression I Legal writes lyrics
that touch the conscience and soul. 
Axiom, whose real name is Hicham, was
born in Lille, France, but his family originates from Morocco.
He was born in the Moulin-Belfort neighborhood composed mostly of working
immigrants. His childhood exposed him to a difficult lifestyle
and was affected by the poverty around him. At age 13, he composed
his first song and became known as a local DJ.
KEUR-GUI : ?the home, the family? 
Dread Maxim was born on September 30th,
in Mont Rolland, a Serer village in the region of Thiès. His
real name is DIDIER MAXIME AMAR MBENGUE. He spent the greater
part of his youth in Mboro, a quaint coastal area. He moved to
Thies to continue his studies and began his career in music in 1992
when the rap group FAMILY MC invited his to join them as a back-up singer.
His influence has since grown throughout Senegal as is now known as
the ?prince of Senegalese reggae.? 
The group was formed in 1995 in Dakar,
Senegal. Today they are one of leaders of African hip hop and
are expanding their international influence. Since their first
album, they?ve worked with some of Senegal?s best songwriters. 
The Association was created to establish
franco-african cultural exchanges and to support projects of the young
people in both regions which will lead to an educational experience
for all.