Taped in Dakar. Although he was not born to be a griot, El Hadj N'Diaye has been called to the idiom of the social protest song through his conscience. He has sung fearlessly about corruption and political repression, and has endured intimidation and hostility from those he has dared to critique. He currently directs arts activities for a non-governmental organization called Environment, Development and Action (ENDA). He calls his division, Siggi ENDA Art, "siggi" being Wolof for "lift up your head."

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Taped in Dakar. Although he was not born to be a griot, El Hadj N'Diaye has been called to the idiom of the social protest song through his conscience. He has sung fearlessly about corruption and political repression, and has endured intimidation and hostility from those he has dared to critique. He currently directs arts activities for a non-governmental organization called Environment, Development and Action (ENDA). He calls his division, Siggi ENDA Art, "siggi" being Wolof for "lift up your head."

Visit El Hadj N'Dye at Calabash Music

Take Action for Human Rights at Amnesty International