Rebellion the Recaller is a Gambian reggae singer born in France who grew up partly in The Gambia. His career connects the Gambian and German reggae scenes. Recordings include Departing From These Days, Movin On and In This Time, alongside the songs Gangstalaw and Grow With Me.
Gibril Bala Gaye, known as Gee, is a Gambian hip-hop artist raised in Pipeline. His recordings include the collaborative Behind the Scenes, Freedom of Speech and Never Too Early. His work also appeared in early locally produced music video and documentary projects about the Gambian scene.
Ali Cham, known as Killa Ace, is a Gambian hip-hop artist who uses music to address rights, justice and public accountability. He returned from exile in Senegal in 2017. His activities have included youth organising through Team Gom Sa Bopa and presenting a radio platform for young rappers.
Alhagie Singateh, also known as Sing-A-Teh, Singateh Rise or Freaky Joe, is a Gambian musician from Bansang. His work spans hip-hop, Afro-Manding, mbalax, reggae and dancehall. He began attracting attention with Gamsaints Reconciliation and developed a recording and touring career connecting The Gambia with Europe and America.
Vicky Blain, also known as Viki, is a Gambian singer whose records reached European audiences in the 1960s. Her repertoire includes Black as Night, Gambia and Jolie Fatou. In 2023, The Woman Boss honoured her contributions to entertainment and the employment of Gambian musicians.
Sanna Singhateh, known as ST or Brikama Boyo, is a Gambian musician associated with hip-hop and Afro-Manding music. His debut album Distinction appeared in 2013. His recordings and performances bring local-language expression into popular music, including the 2021 song My People with Senegalese singer Baaba Maal.
Jerreh Jallow, professionally known as Jizzle, is a Gambian Afro-pop musician. His songs draw on several locally spoken languages and contemporary popular styles. His releases include The Next Big Thing and Finally, and he received Artist of the Year recognition at the 2018 Wah Sa Halat Music Awards.
Awa Bling is a Gambian hip-hop artist whose music has been used in campaigns for women and girls. Her work includes a collaboration with Maryama Cham on Cut No More. Produced with campaigners, the song uses English, Mandinka and Wolof to communicate opposition to female genital mutilation.
Lalo Kebba Drammeh was a Gambian kora musician born in Kwenala in Kiang. His career crossed the borders of Senegambia, including work with the Daniel Sorano National Troupe in Dakar. He became associated with distinctive tuning techniques, inventive kora phrasing and the yenyengo rhythm.
Bai Janha is a Gambian guitarist and composer whose work included Guelewar and Ifang Bondi. He later led Karantamba, a group that also nurtured younger musicians. A 1984 concert recording released as Ndigal documents his blend of electric guitar, regional percussion and extended ensemble arrangements.
