Senegal Rapper Enjoys Life as Musical Troubadour

Senegalese Carlou D is leading an acoustic band and making deeply spiritual music in praise of the love-peace-and-harmony teachings of his guide, Cheikh Ibra.

Senegalese singer Carlou D

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