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 © H. Walli	0251: Rehearsing new music for Asamaan's second record "African Sky". In the background Cheikh Diene and Yamar Thiam. Tracks from "African Sky" are released on "The Best of Hasse Walli & Asamaan" (HCD-06). To view music video of Subanna click here. Dakar, Senegal, 1989 © H. Walli
0018: Hasse playing an open air venue with Asamaan Kaivopuisto, Helsinki, Finland, Summer 1989 © H. Walli	0019: Hasse Walli and Rane Diallo on stage at an open air venue. Kaivopuisto, Helsinki, Finland, 1989 © H. Walli

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