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Sound Tracks  Jimi Mbaye, "Birima"

Watch Senegalese guitarist Jimi Mbaye perform the song "Birima." Details

 

Program: Sound Tracks

Episode: Jimi Mbaye, "Birima"

One of Senegal's best known guitarists, Jimi Mbaye has been playing with Youssou N'Dour since 1979 when they launched the "Super Etoile" band in Dakar.  In this video extra, Jimi talks to Marco Werman about Jimi Hendrix and plays a song he wrote for Youssou called "Birima."

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Duration: (2:50)
Premiere Date: 08/21/2012
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: TV-PG


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