Didier Awadi
Undoubtedly the most predominant figure of French-speaking African rap since the early 90s, Awadi has registered on the world stage as a pioneer. He is an artist and an entrepreneur, as well as a producer, director and general manager of the Studio Sankara group.
Cheick Tidiane Seck
The Malian star defines music as a tree: the roots represent African music, the trunk is jazz, the branches and fruits are rock, funk, reggae and other styles. Cheick Tidiane Seck is without doubt the perfect synthesis of this metaphor. Multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger and musical director, Cheick Tidiane Seck is best known for his talents as a keyboard player. Throughout his career, he has accompanied artists like Jimmy Cliff, Fela, Joe Zawinul, Carlos Santana and Hank Jones.