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July 29, 2008

Senegalese Band Discusses Development Through Music 
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Family band Jac et le Takeifa wants to use music not just as
entertainment, but also as social tool 
Senegalese band Jac et le Takeifa's lead singerSenegal-based band, Jac
et le Takeifa, prepare for their
album-release concert. As a family band in West Africa, leader Jac Keita
wants
to use music not just as entertainment, but also to address development
issues
in the region. Ricci Shyrock has more on the band.


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