0258: The 1989 line-up of Hasse Walli & Asamaan. The band was formed in 1988, and then added singer, saxophonist and composer Rane Diallo to the line-up. Back row: Omar "Cheikh" Diene (rhythm guitar), Yamar Thiam (talking drum "Tama"), Manel Diop (vocals), Mousse Gueye Ndiaye (drums), Hasse Walli (band leader, composer, arranger, lead guitarist). Front row: Rane Diallo (vocals, alto sax), Pape Sarr (bass).
Dakar, Senegal, 1989
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0251: Rehearsing new music for Asamaan's second record "African Sky". In the background Cheikh Diene and Yamar Thiam. The forthcoming CD "The Best of Hasse Walli & Asamaan" (HCD-06) will include tracks from "African Sky". To view the video clip of "Subanna", go to Multimedia.
Dakar, Senegal, 1989
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0018: Hasse playing a plain air venue with Asamaan
Kaivopuisto, Helsinki, Finland, Summer 1989
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0019: Hasse Walli and Rane Diallo on stage at a plain air venue.
Kaivopuisto, Helsinki, Finland, 1989
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