Cheikh Lô - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

KEXP.ORG presents Cheikh Lô performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded January 20, 2020.
Songs:
Guiss Guiss
Degg Gui
Bourama
Doxandeme
Host: Darek Mazzone
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Alaia D'Alessandro, Scott Holpainen & Justin Wilmore
Editor: Justin Wilmore
kexp.org
cheikhlomusic.com

[@wesleioki3943]

71 years old! He's a yoda master of sounds

[@holy_braille]

Almost immediately after the music began, all four of my cats entered the room and became very interested in the sounds. I understand what's happening man. I got it.

[@Akash.Chopra]

Beauty transcends life. Those must be some cool cats..

[@Thoughtful8]

@@Akash.Chopra those are not cat's their aliens from a different dimension

[@binkydamauler]

@@Thoughtful8 so true,.. cats are known to Astral Project to Higher Planes

[@lorenafernandez8678]

:D

[@aitordiez7809]

too many cats

[@ModaDiagne]

Cheikh Ndigeul Lo always kept on doing top quality music. I’ve worked more than 15 years as an african music promoter and Whenever I saw him playing it’s high performance. Thank you for representing our beautiful country Senegal

[@ComaDesMortels]

Wonderful

[@zapantalambda]

I am just happy that in our current time where music and musicians are treated so low and under-appreciated, there is still a platform or program like this that values live music and musicians just like how they do it back in days. Thank you for this program. Pls do not stop this.

[@herrrmike]

In "our current time where music and musicians are treated so low and under-appreciated"? Are they though?

[@jackk9366]

@@herrrmike They are paid very little. There are more centralized global communities online, but that doesn't negate the fact they are paid the same dollar amount as they were paid decades ago. The pay we give musicians for gigs in low, if they are paid at all.

[@gagaface26]

@@jackk9366 Please preach and educate. We need to uplift creators in this day and age, they are some of our only hope for a better world.

[@emilebenga7192]

Un autre style musical du Sénégal autre que le Mbalakh pur et dur. Donc une autre richesse. Merci

[@Ndeye-hu8ou]

A genuine artist A senegalese gem. Underappreciated I always and still adore you. I appreciate your art. My senegalese John Lennon. Merci tonton

[@zemedudemsis5155]

Excellent! The man is vocalist, composer, multi-instrumentalist etc. Wish him long life! Thanks KEXP!

[@PetrGladkikh]

Noticed 3 other people playing?

[@tb.m5517]

what a lovely soul Cheikh is...also i dont understand a word but his album was on repeat to and from work 6months straight LOL thats the power of his music...stay blessed Mr Lo..

[@silviac221]

I didn't know this guy! I'm blown away. I think now I know what it's like to be in Senegal.

[@wadeselle7773]

Sénégal 🇸🇳 For ever

[@BubblePi]

Wow, he started singing and every hair on my body just stood up. What a privilege to hear this music!

[@joyajoyce03]

Feels like I'm there ( Senegal ) eating red red fish and rice in a cafe. Love this.... ❤ ❤ ❤ 💕

[@alphonsendagijimana247]

Am so grateful to know africa we have legend like you we still waiting for more to make proud black people am fro Rwanda big up for Senegal

[@cheeseandonions9558]

Senegal like Africa's index finger touching the world, and Dakar is the nerve center of that finger... So many musical traditions come together in that one place

[@bej9281]

i'm never leaving this channel. what an ecstasy

[@ousmaneleye5132]

Merci pere ,fadj gua toubab yi

[@jonattan08mendoza]

Cheikh Lo was my best discovery of this 2020 Summer. His Band is also soooo great. This is GREAT music homies!

[@oussmanenguer1202]

Cheikh lo from Senegal🇸🇳 West Africa❤🇸🇳

[@sirafla]

J'ai aussitôt partagé cette performance à tous mes nombreux amis. LO est exceptionnel. Les autres artistes de l'ensemble sont d'une telle maîtrise, d'une telle harmonie. Les boubous sont sublimes. Tout m'a plu. Merci de nous l'avoir fait connaître. Il y a du tempo congolais, mandingue, ouolof. On est emporté loin très loin.

[@zeynagalsene9586]

Sama ana guéne walla hamoléne music. Big up baye Fall. It's a nice sound

[@ramzydiallo2166]

Khamougnou sakhe lignou ame 😭😭😭.. wallaahi lii c'est de l'art...

[@BetaCummins]

Wow. To think that only yesterday I was at the ER suspecting appendicitis and today, I am here, alive, well and listening to this wonderful music by Cheikh Lô

[@mamapegg]

Much love, from Buffalo NY, USA ❤🎵✌

[@MLATX512]

​I first saw Cheikh Lo at Jazz Fest many years ago, 2002, with my wife to-be (we've been married 15 years now). His music has been so many places around the world with us since. Thank you!

[@sklegg]

The little sax riff on the first song. I don’t think I’ll be able to get that out of my head for a long time.

[@rach9466]

Scott Legg try the recorded version too.. it’s a bit faster. “Guiss Guiss”

[@PompetusDad]

Guiss guiss is surely one of the best songs ever recorded in the world. Long live Chiek Lo! Thanks for this new post!

[@roshanvand6801]

Stumbled upon this totally by accident, having no idea who Cheikh Lo or what KEXP is. This music is so enchanting and the band so watchable I can't leave my laptop. Great interview as well. Thank you!

[@djibrildrame1096]

Cheikh Lo is one the biggest and most talented musician ever lived :-)

[@jamesgarnetscott2100]

Wow this performance was legendary 🔥🔥🔥✊🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿😃😃 senegambia ❤❤❤

[@churrundog]

The first song sounds like a sunrise with coffee.

[@Muskieangler]

100%

[@Akash.Chopra]

Or sunset with a mojito :)

[@vinylghost2281]

Having my coffee as we speak☕salud!

[@charles-thierryj.2250]

Kool très love

[@fireworks_6549]

Yes.

[@benjaminpulinaria3909]

Dominican Republic love this music

[@egcowling9657]

I'm loving these African musicians! This band reminds me of something. Like Paul Simon meets bob Marley or something. Doesn't matter its gorgeous music.

[@yunzan]

15:21 blows my mind when the vocalist/guitarist starts to play drums effortlessly

[@juanestadian8471]

CHEIKH LO is one of the greatest musicians to come out the African continent

[@tristaneuphrasie920]

J. Aime. Mes. Rassine

[@FindYourFree]

absolutely

[@modoufall8372]

from Senegal west Africa the country of love and Teranga we love Chiekh Ndiguel lo

[@tee_es_bee]

Much much love from the Czech Republic. Amazing set. Thank you KEXP for highlighting great African artists.

[@dkadou70]

So proud of you uncle 🥰🥰🥰

[@mamadousarr5422]

I stopped listening music but this music is another level 😂. I can't help myself

[@mahojeez4075]

Why do you stop listening to music

[@issalaye4468]

Un grand messieurs de la musique sénégalais j'aime trop

[@chemxcore]

This blew my mind almost immediately, and continued throughout the whole set. I haven't been this blown away by an artist new to me in a long time. Gonna go seek out the rest right now, holy crap!

[@sylvavix3295]

Super musique !!!! Grand plaisir... Les tissus des chemises des musiciens sont vraiment magnifiques...

[@massdiongue3309]

No doubt “The Cheick,the Sultan of African Music.” Composer Arranger singer Songwriter Guitarist Drummer Percussionist & Timbales.

[@shevasarr]

Amazing Cheikh Lo is so talented - God bless u

[@BetaCummins]

Darek, I love your hosting! Your voice is so relaxing and you always show so much respect and appreciation for your guests and their music. Thank you for doing what you do. The world needs KEXP!

[@ZKBruhman]

Such fantastic exposure to such exceptional world music has to be one of greatest contributions of KZbin

[@naletsanaele]

I agree

[@bayeyaramdof5149]

L'artiste le plus complet du senegal.voir mem de l'afrqu de l'ouest il jou a la guitar au batiste et a la percussion zn plus il chante bien

[@philmccavity]

"Music is a young person's game, you can't make money if you're not young and marketab"...Cheikh walks in

[@proxiid6754]

I'm stuck here playing till the end, I'm so scared of missing any sound 🥰😭

[@davidrankin516]

I agree. Every sound counts

[@roseanneheikkinen4679]

Thank you for KEXP introducing me to a new favorite!

[@didiboc6590]

haven't heard from cheikh lo since I was 12 13 i think. but now i am 30 and this is so refreshing to see. I'm really into this old african legend cant keep up with hip hop anymore it's for the youngsters.👍👍👍

[@LeniTV]

Sitting on top of our roof terrace and blasting this with no regrets!

[@canaldanventura]

what a good surprise, youtube showed me this video, I had never heard anything like it here in Brazil

[@MathiasMaier]

Same here! Sometimes the algorithms nail it.

[@YaoEspirito]

Senegal has a wealth of great music. Please keep digging.

[@marquesigor3470]

dan venturaa

[@ppsiruffo]

Bacana ter um compatriota sorvendo coisa tão boa!

[@daMyahStar]

i heard the saxophone come in and i knew what time it was.. those African melody/lines just get me every time.. thank you

[@softcottageprincess8107]

All I can say is thank you for being alive.

[@mbayembaye9260]

Une fierté pour la musique sénégalaise. Tu es le meilleur baye fall

[@SantiH1977]

It makes me feel the earth beneath my feet.

[@melusibuhlebezwedlamini4919]

It feels like the universe is aligning effortlessly, and it's amazing😁 Much love from eSwatini 🇸🇼

[@herrrmike]

Wow, KZbin recommends another winner. KEXP rarely disappoints, but this one really hits the sweet spot for me!

[@ucontroller0017]

Love and peace form Morocco 🇲🇦

[@oxbn3136]

From México: RESPECT! 💪🔥💓

[@ahorakemusic]

Beautiful.

[@rtro223]

A big artist from senegal

[@kingme79]

People who are out there hung up on colors and tones are missing out on some amazing and inspirational events of our lifetime.

[@elimanly4950]

One of the greatest artists in the world. Cheikh Lo

[@FreedomIsJustAWord]

African sunshine nourishment music ☀️

[@ultimatetruth9241]

Kheuche Lo ne la thiass. Longue vie à toi brother. Encore beaucoup plus performant que quand tu etais jeune. Love you bro. Vive Galsene

[@Irisbufala]

I know Cheik Lo in 2000 in Spain .....I hjad your album " Ne la Thiass" excelent album, so many influences , latinamerican, african, funk, soul and I`m surprise in one song i heard a rhytm too similar to a rythm of my country Argentina, called chacarera , sound with african roots in our folk music .Great Musician ..thank for this session!

[@mamecheikhsow791]

Love up father Cheikh ndigeul lo we are proud of you 🙏🏿

[@johnthaithi4957]

Pure bliss! Much love from 🇰🇪

[@URONPOINT]

This was absolutely amazing to experience

[@andrebmkt]

This is such a magnificent MOOD, man, that’s a LOT of music going on there

[@baptm727]

yeah there's so much into it, I love it

[@ginogino3551]

Lots of love for Mama Africa and their sons the Artist, soul of the people!!!

[@Johnporteriv]

Amazing performance. The third and fourth songs were insane and would put most modern prog bands to shame. Bravo

[@CherifGueye-k9p]

CHEIKH NDIGUEUL LO BAYE FALL from senegal , the Best one culture musician baye fall , thé Best, the real, senegal , the Best one SENEGAL FOR LIFE , AFRUCA FOR LIFE ❤❤❤❤❤

[@leha.sketch]

Beautiful costumes!

[@lyalass]

Cheikh Ndigeul Lo, is just another level. I wish to have one day enough to produce a project songs with him and Souleymane Faye. They are the bests. Thank you KEXP and thank Cheikh Ndigeul

[@jdapina]

Music is beauty if u can listen. 👍

[@youtubist9428]

Back at here now it’s a pilgrimage every year since this video been released. One of the best live performance I’ve seen ! Cheikh Lo is immense !

[@arjenvandoorne9321]

Rasta with the own roots with the same all destiny. Rasta never die, rasta ever faithful, rasta ever young.

[@YaoEspirito]

What do you know about Rasta? Cheikh is not even Rasta.

[@izu874]

This is amazing! ❤️🇳🇬

[@azou466]

This is quality music at its best. Certainly the most underrated artist in Africa.

[@gonzzoa4605]

Oh man! I have no words.... so rich!

[@benjamingallegos5653]

the second song made me enter a dance induce euphoria, I cried the second half of the song as a warm feeling started in my stomach and spread to my fingers and toes. the baseline got me

[@OtakuRicky]

Hey barkeep! I'll take 2 of whatever this dude is having.

[@DebboMosaan]

And lyrics are deep

[@Iamthenoi]

Marième W. Can you translate some? I’m interested in the spoken bit before the song where he takes the drums

[@DebboMosaan]

@@Iamthenoi He says : "Ignore the truth is truth. 'Lay on the truth' (meaning hide the truth) is truth also. My friend, tell me the truth. I don't like what is not real (or sincere). Let's uncover the truth and open ourselves to it....." He sings in Wolof

[@lirykal07]

Our Cheikh LO PROUD TO YOU DAD

[@rstanev951]

KEXP always taking me places! Watching your videos is like visiting different parts of the world and absorbing the local culture in a very intense and tangible way. It's like all the emotions you would collect from a months' journey to a foreign country but concentrated and intensified into one 30-40 minute wave of emotions. Thank you KEXP!

[@timblackburn1593]

Al hamdallah!

[@kerneltv8581]

I like it

[@superiorinsight9517]

THE FIRST SONG IS TYPICAL WEST AFRICAN BANTU RYTHM AND SOUND.GOOD TIMES!

[@diawaraoussey9091]

Not every Sub-Saharan is bantu. Senegalese are not bantu.

[@AfricanEskimo]

The musicians play well together. So much soul in his voice. Although I would have liked to see Cheryl Waters interview them.

[@whatwilliswastalkingabout]

Everybody got a dope shirt too

[@pcarter1989]

Honestly that's how I judge a lot of these bands but these guys are standouts.

[@BetaCummins]

@@pcarter1989 you "judge" bands by their attire as opposed to their music? Interesting.

[@pcarter1989]

@@BetaCummins Uh...both. It's not a dicotomy. Fascinating indeed.

[@bachirfall5522]

Ndayesan lou nekh wayy bilay yalla n'a diamou yag 💪🏿🙏🏿

[@imagedeprestige]

Absolutely sublime: meditative tune--I can picture infinite possibilities in a peaceful world... just close your eyes and image!

[@akhenatonatontv4312]

Cheikh ndiguel lo porte toi bien que dieu vous protège Amen

[@hemifitoki5334]

Amazing.. absolutely beautiful..

[@pabloarruda]

GREAT!!!! KEXP is the best, always bringing music from all over the world, with great audio and video quality, and very interesting interviews!! thank you guys!!! hope to play there one day, Hugs from Brazil!

[@willmacarthur2904]

This is good for the heart

[@ThilinaBlyz]

What a good mood to replace the COVID mood

[@benzimurenzi9814]

Beautifull music

[@yungnanashi8424]

this is the best music I‘ve ever heard in my life! ❤

[@skrem23]

A fan for many years. This was beautiful.

[@djibrildiop4906]

RESPECT À PAPA CHEIKH LÔ. LONGUE VIE À VOUS MACHALAH.

[@saxontheroad66]

Just wonderful

[@nickordonez8531]

Thank you for expanding my palette. Definitely feeling some English Beat and Haircut 100 vibes.🎷🎶🎺🎶🎸🎶👨‍🎤