Alune Wade
The Senegalese bass — from the Zawinul Syndicate to “New African Orleans”
Biography
A Senegalese bassist, singer and composer born in Dakar in June 1978, Alune Wade played for eight years alongside Ismaël Lô before joining Joe Zawinul's Zawinul Syndicate and collaborating with Marcus Miller, Oumou Sangaré and Bobby McFerrin. His “New African Orleans” project traces the deep connections between West African rhythms, Lagos grooves and New Orleans brass. ONE WORLD has presented him live, as shown on the label's Live page.
The One World link
Alune Wade is among the artists presented live by ONE WORLD (the label's Live page).
Distinctions and benchmarks
Eight years alongside Ismaël Lô · Member of the Zawinul Syndicate · Collaborations: Marcus Miller, Oumou Sangaré, Bobby McFerrin · “New African Orleans” project
Performing formats
- Concert — jazz / Afrobeat band
- New African Orleans — full ensemble