Becaye

e of the stage. Raised in Mauritania and Senegal; Becaye’s music has deep roots in the Fulani traditions that one finds in the Sub-Saharan regions, and which have given him a distinctive expressiveness described as desert blues and roots. Becaye’s self-developed guitar technique has given him the reputation as a unique musician; and one whose playing when combined with his voice, shows strong bearing elements in his music. Early in his career, Becaye performed with renowned African artists such as Mansuur Seck, Baaba Mall, and with (later amongst others) Ali Farka Toure, Steinar Ofsdal, Ablaye Cissoko, Women’s Voice, Kouame Sereba, Haddy N’jie, Unni Løvlid and Rolf-Erik Nystøm. Becaye has released solo albums “Sibi” (2009) and “Off Road” (2016), the later of which received its title from a commissioned work of the same name – commissioned by Global Oslo Music in 2013.