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Welcome to the website for Samba Sene & Diwan.

Based in Edinburgh, UK, with roots in Senegal, Africa, and around the world.

The band is an eclectic mix of musicians, led by charismatic Dakar-born singer Samba Sene. The music is an exuberant fusion of funky mbalax/Afrobeat grooves, with undercurrents of ska, rock and Senegalese soul.

The current core lineup is Samba Sene with Akin Fatunmbi (elec guitar, mandolin), Angus Rutherford (bass guitar), Jonny Christie/Mike Cameron (drums, percussion)