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In Senegal’s thriving hip-hop scene, this beatmaker insists women have a seat at the table

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — In a classroom at the House of Urban Culture, tucked away in the narrow streets of Dakar, Senegal, Aminata Thiam claps her hands in time with a beat she created on her computer. ...
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Senegal’s female rappers aren’t letting obstacles get in their way – who the rising voices are

In Senegal, rap music and hip-hop culture emerged in the 1980s, driven by the urban youth. It has grown to be one of the most popular music genres in the country. But what role do female Senegalese ...
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Hip-hop artists and the 2024 Senegal election

Elections aren't just a space for politicians to set the agenda around the world. Artists often weigh in on elections through their work. In Senegal, hip-hop artists have long played a key role in ...
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In Senegal’s thriving hip-hop scene, this beatmaker insists women have a seat at the table

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Aminata Thiam is one of Senegal's few female beatmakers. Known by her stage name Myamy, she teaches women how to make beats, a ...
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In Senegal’s thriving hip-hop scene, this beatmaker insists women have a seat at the table

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Aminata Thiam is one of Senegal’s few female beatmakers. Known by her stage name Myamy, she teaches women how to make beats, a type of music production that originated in the U.S ...