DANDANA is solidifying their place as innovators in contemporary African music
A stellar **** 4-star review from the UK Songlines magazine,
DANDANA
DANDANA delivers an explosive blend of West African rhythms, Afro Jazz, feel-good synth-driven ambient sounds and raw grooves, drawing inspiration from the rich musical traditions of Senegambian Mbalax and Ndaga styles. Their music features vibrant instrumental grooves intertwined with a bold commitment to singing in Wolof, the local language, which adds an authentic and captivating layer to their sound.
Contact bookings - Tineke van der Gaast dandanasound@gmail.com
BAS
Ackermann
Bob
Zurcher
Modou
Joof
Ebou
Gaye Mada
Joop
de Graaf
FILLY
DIOMA
Bart
Sturing
Christopher Rijckaert
RELEASES
YUNG KUNTA
New album Yung Kunta arriving on vinyl, 2026
Currently we are working on a new EP which will be released in 2026
Third World Nightclub
"Third World Nightclub" (2015) is the debut album, now available on double vinyl. It offers an edgy blend of afro rhythms, funky vocoder sounds, rooted sabar and talking drum percussion, and feel-good space grooves. As one reviewer on Discogs described it:
“I bought this record from the band itself after a show in Heerlen, the Neherlands. This album is a great trip!. I am surprised this is so under the radar. They deserve much more attention! Buy (or at least listen) if you get the chance.”
Free The System
‘Free the System’ (2021) is released on Rebel Up! Records in cooperation with Wormfood Records. The album contains six tracks and it’s about broadening musical tastes, travelling, friendship and letting go.
Free the System, earned a stellar 4-star review from the UK Songlines magazine,
solidifying their place as innovators in contemporary African music.