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BIOGRAPHY
Smarty aka Kiekieta Louis Salif is a member of the burkinabé group « Yeleen » ; one of the most well known rap groups from Burkina.
Created by Smarty and a Chadian, Célestin Mawndoe, they are known for their commitment to social issues, a commitment reflected by their song lyrics. They tackle problems such as AIDS, drugs, (neo)colonialism, and the situation of Africa’s marginalised youth.
Yeleen’s melodic tunes blend together African and European elements. Having released three successful albums in Africa, Yeleen took the plunge in 2007, when, following a tour of European musical festivalsm they released their first releasing their first international album: “Juste un peu de lumiere”.
(Article adapted from http://www.geocities.com/fbessem/fr/afr_yeleen.html)
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