Cheikh Lô - Né la Thiass - Live at Afrika Festival Hertme 2026

Cheikh Lô - Senegal Live at Afrika Festival Hertme - The Netherlands Date of performance - July 5, 2026 This year, the Afrika Festival Hertme welcomes Cheikh Lô, one of the most influential artists in Senegalese music history. The singer, percussionist, and composer is known for his distinctive style in which West African traditions merge with influences from reggae, rumba, and soulfunk. Cheikh Lô is no stranger to Hertme: he previously performed on the Afrika Festival stage in 2006. His return adds a special chapter to the festival's long history, which centers on international greats and innovators from Africa. After a period of over ten years without a new album, Maame was released in 2025. In this album, Cheikh Lô looks back on his musical roots and the rich history of African music. The songs are steeped in traditional rhythms and melodies, combined with a contemporary approach that has characterized his work for decades. Reviewers praise Maame for its meticulous production and the way in which the past and present are connected. Cheikh Lô - vocals, guitar, timbales Maimouna Kyra Lô - background vocals Jacob Gbedinhessi - guitar Pavel Šmíd - guitar Christian Walter - tenor saxophone, flute Massamba Ndigel Lô - keyboards Alassane Cissé - bass guitar Badara Ndiaye - drums Samory Seck - sabar drums, percussion Aziz Anne - talking drums Welcome to the official Afrika Festival Hertme archive YouTube channel! YouTube homepage of this channel    / @afrikafestivalhertme-official   Website https://www.afrikafestivalhertme.nl Facebook   / afrikafestival.hertme   Instagram   / afrikafestivalhertme