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Yela

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Summary

Pulaar song/dance repertoire associated with praise, social relationships and later amplified popular performance; not a label for every Fulani music. [1] [2]

Contemporary and trending

Amplified popular song carries Yela beyond local social occasions into urban and cross-border publics. Baaba Maal’s reception in Mauritania demonstrates a musical relationship spanning the Senegal River. [1]

History

The repertoire belongs to Pulaar social and praise-song histories in Futa Toro. Its modern popular adaptations should be distinguished from Pékan and other occupational or community repertoires. [2]

Musical characteristics

Vocal delivery and rhythmic dance accompaniment underpin a repertoire that can move between community ensembles and amplified bands. Pulaar language alone does not identify every song as Yela. [2]

Geography and communities

Futa Toro/Senegal River valley on both Senegalese and Mauritanian banks. Dakar, Nouakchott and other Pulaar migrant networks, with national crossover through particular musicians. [1] [2]

Artists

Baaba Maal, Thiédel Mbaye, Abou Diouba and Ousmane Gangué illustrate the wider field described in Mauritanian music reporting. Their entire catalogues should not be assigned to one genre automatically. [1]

Representative performances

MuGlobe listening profile
Repertoire Field use Notes
traditional regional Comprehensive catalogue; recent discovery is prioritized and worthwhile older music remains playable. Preserve specific recording contexts and dates.
MuGlobe representative performances
Artist Performance / song / title Embedded player URL Notes Repertoire kind Repertoire date Recording date Format Opening Places Fit Evidence Review note MuGlobe favorite Current hit Authentic
Lamma Binta Seck and her children LAMMA BINTA SECK & ses enfants - YELAA https://www.youtube.com/embed/kmoFUWzZja0 Yelaa, primary cultural publisher explicitly actual family singers with koumbaly,bolong,guitars,handclaps.2025publication reuses ArchiveBertrand-labelled source, no2025session claimed. Different work Sountamba separately credited, no fullparent programme duplicated. Both-country scope expresses specifically documented shared FoutaToro/SenegalRiver Yela repertoire suitability, not camera provenance or uniform national taste; native definition and primary source Yela context support this. Source: LE BERGER DES ARTS [Mamadou SECK]. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2025-06-09; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[3] traditional unknown unknown live unknown country:Senegal; country:Mauritania supported Recording/context source Yelaa, primary cultural publisher explicitly actual family singers with koumbaly,bolong,guitars,handclaps.2025publication reuses ArchiveBertrand-labelled source, no2025session claimed. Different work Sountamba separately credited, no fullparent programme duplicated. Both-country scope expresses specifically documented shared FoutaToro/SenegalRiver Yela repertoire suitability, not camera provenance or uniform national taste; native definition and primary source Yela context support this. Source: LE BERGER DES ARTS [Mamadou SECK]. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Lamma Binta Seck and her children LAMMA BINTA SECK & ses enfants - SOUNTAMBA https://www.youtube.com/embed/L_GK_5XDnxQ Sountamba, primary explicitly distinct named Yelaa family ensemble work; actual gourd ensemble visible. Same archive setting as Yelaa but separate named work/length, not alternate camera of same song.2025publication not date of original session. Both-country scope expresses specifically documented shared FoutaToro/SenegalRiver Yela repertoire suitability, not camera provenance or uniform national taste; native definition and primary source Yela context support this. Source: LE BERGER DES ARTS [Mamadou SECK]. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2025-06-09; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[4] traditional unknown unknown live unknown country:Senegal; country:Mauritania supported Recording/context source Sountamba, primary explicitly distinct named Yelaa family ensemble work; actual gourd ensemble visible. Same archive setting as Yelaa but separate named work/length, not alternate camera of same song.2025publication not date of original session. Both-country scope expresses specifically documented shared FoutaToro/SenegalRiver Yela repertoire suitability, not camera provenance or uniform national taste; native definition and primary source Yela context support this. Source: LE BERGER DES ARTS [Mamadou SECK]. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Awloubé Fouta, with Alidia Ndiaye, Fily Sock, Polel Sock, Thiaba Seck & Sally Mbaye Groupe AWLOUBÉ FOUTA - Yéla Mix (Pot-pourri) - CONCERT LE FOUTA À L'HONNEUR https://www.youtube.com/embed/bF1Veth__sA LeFoutaAlHonneur actual28October2023Mantes-la-Jolie Yela potpourri. Primary names four singers and guitarist SallyMbaye; complete49minute coherent musical set counted once, not individual overlapping cuts. Both-country scope expresses specifically documented shared FoutaToro/SenegalRiver Yela repertoire suitability, not camera provenance or uniform national taste; native definition and primary source Yela context support this. Source: LE BERGER DES ARTS [Mamadou SECK]. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2023-11-18; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[5] traditional unknown 2023-10-28 live unknown country:Senegal; country:Mauritania supported Recording/context source LeFoutaAlHonneur actual28October2023Mantes-la-Jolie Yela potpourri. Primary names four singers and guitarist SallyMbaye; complete49minute coherent musical set counted once, not individual overlapping cuts. Both-country scope expresses specifically documented shared FoutaToro/SenegalRiver Yela repertoire suitability, not camera provenance or uniform national taste; native definition and primary source Yela context support this. Source: LE BERGER DES ARTS [Mamadou SECK]. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Awluube Bundu, Alioune Badara Sock & Soutou Mody Toumani Awluube Bundu - Yéla Mix (Pot-pourri) MDS https://www.youtube.com/embed/KQQC6xY45B4 Yela medley, primary explicitly guitar/voice AliouneBadaraSock and actual lead singer SoutouModyToumani. Archival shared ensemble recording,2014upload not new session; fullmedley counted once. Both-country scope expresses specifically documented shared FoutaToro/SenegalRiver Yela repertoire suitability, not camera provenance or uniform national taste; native definition and primary source Yela context support this. Source: LE BERGER DES ARTS [Mamadou SECK]. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2014-06-28; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[6] traditional unknown unknown audio unknown country:Senegal; country:Mauritania supported Recording/context source Yela medley, primary explicitly guitar/voice AliouneBadaraSock and actual lead singer SoutouModyToumani. Archival shared ensemble recording,2014upload not new session; fullmedley counted once. Both-country scope expresses specifically documented shared FoutaToro/SenegalRiver Yela repertoire suitability, not camera provenance or uniform national taste; native definition and primary source Yela context support this. Source: LE BERGER DES ARTS [Mamadou SECK]. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Boudy Mbaye Boudy gawlo Koumbaly Yella https://www.youtube.com/embed/WapaaJ7K_K8 Artist-owned KoumbalyYella explicitly names actual BoudyMbaye, full172second musical work. Different person from BoudyCoumbaThiedelSeck; names not conflated.2018publication not original session. Both-country scope expresses specifically documented shared FoutaToro/SenegalRiver Yela repertoire suitability, not camera provenance or uniform national taste; native definition and primary source Yela context support this. Source: Boudy Mbaye. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2018-06-30; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[7] traditional unknown unknown audio unknown country:Senegal; country:Mauritania supported Recording/context source Artist-owned KoumbalyYella explicitly names actual BoudyMbaye, full172second musical work. Different person from BoudyCoumbaThiedelSeck; names not conflated.2018publication not original session. Both-country scope expresses specifically documented shared FoutaToro/SenegalRiver Yela repertoire suitability, not camera provenance or uniform national taste; native definition and primary source Yela context support this. Source: Boudy Mbaye. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Alidia Ndiaye Alidia N'Diaye - Sangué Almamy (Yéla) https://www.youtube.com/embed/InVxIRaWuIQ SangueAlmamy,Yela explicitly identified in source title/description and actual named singer.2013publication not original performance date; not blanket tagging every related artist work. Both-country scope expresses specifically documented shared FoutaToro/SenegalRiver Yela repertoire suitability, not camera provenance or uniform national taste; native definition and primary source Yela context support this. Source: LE BERGER DES ARTS [Mamadou SECK]. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2013-11-09; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[8] traditional unknown unknown live unknown country:Senegal; country:Mauritania supported Recording/context source SangueAlmamy,Yela explicitly identified in source title/description and actual named singer.2013publication not original performance date; not blanket tagging every related artist work. Both-country scope expresses specifically documented shared FoutaToro/SenegalRiver Yela repertoire suitability, not camera provenance or uniform national taste; native definition and primary source Yela context support this. Source: LE BERGER DES ARTS [Mamadou SECK]. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Thillo Gawlo Sam & Demba Mamadel Mbaye THILLO GAWLO SAM - Hayo Yéla [MDS] https://www.youtube.com/embed/xwjQYtqx0-g HayoYela primary explicitly actual Thillo singing and DembaMamadel guitar. Static cultural-label source image does not exclude genuine complete recorded music.2016publication not session. Both-country scope expresses specifically documented shared FoutaToro/SenegalRiver Yela repertoire suitability, not camera provenance or uniform national taste; native definition and primary source Yela context support this. Source: Festival Blues D'Afrique /Assoc. Le Berger Des Arts. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2016-02-22; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[9] traditional unknown unknown audio unknown country:Senegal; country:Mauritania supported Recording/context source HayoYela primary explicitly actual Thillo singing and DembaMamadel guitar. Static cultural-label source image does not exclude genuine complete recorded music.2016publication not session. Both-country scope expresses specifically documented shared FoutaToro/SenegalRiver Yela repertoire suitability, not camera provenance or uniform national taste; native definition and primary source Yela context support this. Source: Festival Blues D'Afrique /Assoc. Le Berger Des Arts. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Boudy Mbaye & Le Kumbally Yella Anniversaire Boudy MBAYE & Le Kumbally Yella © wiktvinfos # Novembre 2017 https://www.youtube.com/embed/KkF5XYr7Kbg Actual LaCaseNouakchott fourthNovember2017 birthday-stage presentation, source explicitly amplified Yela band rooted in two riverbanks. Other guest names are reported participants, not silently listed as voices on this specific song. Publisher/journalist not performer. Both-country scope expresses specifically documented shared FoutaToro/SenegalRiver Yela repertoire suitability, not camera provenance or uniform national taste; native definition and primary source Yela context support this. Source: wiktivi - Mauritanie. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2017-11-08; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[10] traditional unknown 2017-11-04 live unknown country:Senegal; country:Mauritania supported Recording/context source Actual LaCaseNouakchott fourthNovember2017 birthday-stage presentation, source explicitly amplified Yela band rooted in two riverbanks. Other guest names are reported participants, not silently listed as voices on this specific song. Publisher/journalist not performer. Both-country scope expresses specifically documented shared FoutaToro/SenegalRiver Yela repertoire suitability, not camera provenance or uniform national taste; native definition and primary source Yela context support this. Source: wiktivi - Mauritanie. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Thillel Mbaye Thillel Mbaye - Yélla https://www.youtube.com/embed/Lnx52EJ1fDI Yella, primary JimmysProduction explicitly names actual singer and focused musical work.2022publication not sessiondate; no generic unrelated Thillel songs forced in. Both-country scope expresses specifically documented shared FoutaToro/SenegalRiver Yela repertoire suitability, not camera provenance or uniform national taste; native definition and primary source Yela context support this. Source: JIMMY'S PRODUCTION. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2022-02-22; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[11] traditional unknown unknown music-video unknown country:Senegal; country:Mauritania supported Recording/context source Yella, primary JimmysProduction explicitly names actual singer and focused musical work.2022publication not sessiondate; no generic unrelated Thillel songs forced in. Both-country scope expresses specifically documented shared FoutaToro/SenegalRiver Yela repertoire suitability, not camera provenance or uniform national taste; native definition and primary source Yela context support this. Source: JIMMY'S PRODUCTION. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Boudy Coumba Thiédel Seck Boudy Coumba Thiédel - Yéla (Part 1) https://www.youtube.com/embed/Knm9iTnRPE4 YelaPart1 at LaCase actual singing with gourd accompaniment; primary explicitly names actual singer.160second self-contained focused passage, not fullparentalsoselected;2013upload not exact session. Both-country scope expresses specifically documented shared FoutaToro/SenegalRiver Yela repertoire suitability, not camera provenance or uniform national taste; native definition and primary source Yela context support this. Source: LE BERGER DES ARTS [Mamadou SECK]. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2013-07-15; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[12] traditional unknown unknown live unknown country:Senegal; country:Mauritania supported Recording/context source YelaPart1 at LaCase actual singing with gourd accompaniment; primary explicitly names actual singer.160second self-contained focused passage, not fullparentalsoselected;2013upload not exact session. Both-country scope expresses specifically documented shared FoutaToro/SenegalRiver Yela repertoire suitability, not camera provenance or uniform national taste; native definition and primary source Yela context support this. Source: LE BERGER DES ARTS [Mamadou SECK]. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Boury Awloubé Sam BOURY AWLOUBE SAM_l'une des divas de l'histoire du Yéla - Hamady Boiro (Version traditionnelle) https://www.youtube.com/embed/8KXQXTcpyTk HamadyBoiro traditional version, primary explicitly actual singing/bolong and archival deceasedartiststatus. Separate rendition from Baaba/Mansour,2016upload not new session or evidence performer living. Both-country scope expresses specifically documented shared FoutaToro/SenegalRiver Yela repertoire suitability, not camera provenance or uniform national taste; native definition and primary source Yela context support this. Source: Festival Blues D'Afrique /Assoc. Le Berger Des Arts. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2016-02-22; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[13] traditional unknown unknown audio unknown country:Senegal; country:Mauritania supported Recording/context source HamadyBoiro traditional version, primary explicitly actual singing/bolong and archival deceasedartiststatus. Separate rendition from Baaba/Mansour,2016upload not new session or evidence performer living. Both-country scope expresses specifically documented shared FoutaToro/SenegalRiver Yela repertoire suitability, not camera provenance or uniform national taste; native definition and primary source Yela context support this. Source: Festival Blues D'Afrique /Assoc. Le Berger Des Arts. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Polel Sock POLEL SOCK - Yéla Ganni https://www.youtube.com/embed/tW70IKECbgM YelaGanni, primary explicitly actual named singer and genre. Shared illustrative Yela cover image also used for other distinct credited artists does not itself make these different musical works a duplicate.2016publication not session. Both-country scope expresses specifically documented shared FoutaToro/SenegalRiver Yela repertoire suitability, not camera provenance or uniform national taste; native definition and primary source Yela context support this. Source: Festival Blues D'Afrique /Assoc. Le Berger Des Arts. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2016-02-22; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[14] traditional unknown unknown audio unknown country:Senegal; country:Mauritania supported Recording/context source YelaGanni, primary explicitly actual named singer and genre. Shared illustrative Yela cover image also used for other distinct credited artists does not itself make these different musical works a duplicate.2016publication not session. Both-country scope expresses specifically documented shared FoutaToro/SenegalRiver Yela repertoire suitability, not camera provenance or uniform national taste; native definition and primary source Yela context support this. Source: Festival Blues D'Afrique /Assoc. Le Berger Des Arts. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Boury Awloubé Sam & Les Griottes du Fouta Tooro, with Malick Pathé Sow & Mama Pam BOURY AWLOUBE SAM - Koumanié Ya [Allamari Mo Sambayal Gaye] https://www.youtube.com/embed/CGAq4zxmizE KoumanieYa/AllamariMoSambayalGaye, primary explicitly Boury lead voice, separate named backing singers,MalickPathe hoddu,MamaPam guitar. Distinct named work from HamadyBoiro, fulltrack countedonce.2016archive upload not session. Both-country scope expresses specifically documented shared FoutaToro/SenegalRiver Yela repertoire suitability, not camera provenance or uniform national taste; native definition and primary source Yela context support this. Source: LE BERGER DES ARTS [Mamadou SECK]. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2016-03-03; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[15] traditional unknown unknown audio unknown country:Senegal; country:Mauritania supported Recording/context source KoumanieYa/AllamariMoSambayalGaye, primary explicitly Boury lead voice, separate named backing singers,MalickPathe hoddu,MamaPam guitar. Distinct named work from HamadyBoiro, fulltrack countedonce.2016archive upload not session. Both-country scope expresses specifically documented shared FoutaToro/SenegalRiver Yela repertoire suitability, not camera provenance or uniform national taste; native definition and primary source Yela context support this. Source: LE BERGER DES ARTS [Mamadou SECK]. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Boudy Coumba Thiédel Seck Boudy Coumba Thiédel Seck - Hayyo Yéla [MDS] https://www.youtube.com/embed/jFKZmjIFzww HayyoYela, primary explicitly voice/koumbally of actual named artist. Different actual singer/rendition than ThilloHayoYela, not duplicate merely similar title/shared illustration.2016publication not session. Both-country scope expresses specifically documented shared FoutaToro/SenegalRiver Yela repertoire suitability, not camera provenance or uniform national taste; native definition and primary source Yela context support this. Source: Festival Blues D'Afrique /Assoc. Le Berger Des Arts. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2016-02-22; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[16] traditional unknown unknown audio unknown country:Senegal; country:Mauritania supported Recording/context source HayyoYela, primary explicitly voice/koumbally of actual named artist. Different actual singer/rendition than ThilloHayoYela, not duplicate merely similar title/shared illustration.2016publication not session. Both-country scope expresses specifically documented shared FoutaToro/SenegalRiver Yela repertoire suitability, not camera provenance or uniform national taste; native definition and primary source Yela context support this. Source: Festival Blues D'Afrique /Assoc. Le Berger Des Arts. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Kanel Diop KANEL DIOP-FOLLO https://www.youtube.com/embed/__-6taoldCo Follo, source explicitly names actual singer and Yela representative with work-level description of musical setting.2012publication separate from unknown originaldate, not anonymous YouTube channel as singer. Both-country scope expresses specifically documented shared FoutaToro/SenegalRiver Yela repertoire suitability, not camera provenance or uniform national taste; native definition and primary source Yela context support this. Source: dadiiabsilone. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2012-03-17; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[17] traditional unknown unknown music-video unknown country:Senegal; country:Mauritania supported Recording/context source Follo, source explicitly names actual singer and Yela representative with work-level description of musical setting.2012publication separate from unknown originaldate, not anonymous YouTube channel as singer. Both-country scope expresses specifically documented shared FoutaToro/SenegalRiver Yela repertoire suitability, not camera provenance or uniform national taste; native definition and primary source Yela context support this. Source: dadiiabsilone. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Baaba Maal & Mansour Seck Baaba Maal & Mansour Seck - Hamady Boiro (Version Traditionnelle) https://www.youtube.com/embed/7TQuOeKfUHg HamadyBoiro traditional version, primary explicitly both actual musicians and Yela context. Distinct interpretation from BourySam, not imposing all Baaba reggae/pop collaborations as Yela.2018upload not session. Both-country scope expresses specifically documented shared FoutaToro/SenegalRiver Yela repertoire suitability, not camera provenance or uniform national taste; native definition and primary source Yela context support this. Source: LE BERGER DES ARTS [Mamadou SECK]. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2018-10-07; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[18] traditional unknown unknown audio unknown country:Senegal; country:Mauritania supported Recording/context source HamadyBoiro traditional version, primary explicitly both actual musicians and Yela context. Distinct interpretation from BourySam, not imposing all Baaba reggae/pop collaborations as Yela.2018upload not session. Both-country scope expresses specifically documented shared FoutaToro/SenegalRiver Yela repertoire suitability, not camera provenance or uniform national taste; native definition and primary source Yela context support this. Source: LE BERGER DES ARTS [Mamadou SECK]. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Baaba Maal & Daande Leñol [L’HISTOIRE D’UNE CHANSON] - BAABA MAAL - YELAA (Live / AFRICA FÊTE / PARIS / 1988) https://www.youtube.com/embed/4FdIxPNUxFY Yelaa actual AfricaFeteParis1988 performance identified in primary archival title. September2025publication separate from original1988session; musical live rendition, not generic career documentary. Both-country scope expresses specifically documented shared FoutaToro/SenegalRiver Yela repertoire suitability, not camera provenance or uniform national taste; native definition and primary source Yela context support this. Source: LE BERGER DES ARTS [Mamadou SECK]. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2025-09-15; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[19] traditional unknown 1988 live unknown country:Senegal; country:Mauritania supported Recording/context source Yelaa actual AfricaFeteParis1988 performance identified in primary archival title. September2025publication separate from original1988session; musical live rendition, not generic career documentary. Both-country scope expresses specifically documented shared FoutaToro/SenegalRiver Yela repertoire suitability, not camera provenance or uniform national taste; native definition and primary source Yela context support this. Source: LE BERGER DES ARTS [Mamadou SECK]. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Oulèye Lama Oulèye Lama - Ibrahima (Yéla) https://www.youtube.com/embed/57yIVuCSbSA Ibrahima, primary explicitly actual singer reinterprets a named traditional Yela work of Boundou. Focused complete11minute musical performance/presentation,2019publication not original date. Both-country scope expresses specifically documented shared FoutaToro/SenegalRiver Yela repertoire suitability, not camera location or uniform national taste. Source: LE BERGER DES ARTS [Mamadou SECK]. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2019-12-11; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[20] traditional unknown unknown music-video unknown country:Senegal; country:Mauritania supported Recording/context source Ibrahima, primary explicitly actual singer reinterprets a named traditional Yela work of Boundou. Focused complete11minute musical performance/presentation,2019publication not original date. Both-country scope expresses specifically documented shared FoutaToro/SenegalRiver Yela repertoire suitability, not camera location or uniform national taste. Source: LE BERGER DES ARTS [Mamadou SECK]. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Alidia Ndiaye Alidia Ndiaye, la diva du Yéla https://www.youtube.com/embed/Gh07re-_-tg Primary cultural source explicitly actual AlidiaYela performance; seated actual gourd/singing presentation, separate rendition/context from SanguéAlmamy.2020upload not precise session date. Both-country scope expresses specifically documented shared FoutaToro/SenegalRiver Yela repertoire suitability, not camera location or uniform national taste. Source: LE BERGER DES ARTS [Mamadou SECK]. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2020-07-22; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[21] traditional unknown unknown live unknown country:Senegal; country:Mauritania supported Recording/context source Primary cultural source explicitly actual AlidiaYela performance; seated actual gourd/singing presentation, separate rendition/context from SanguéAlmamy.2020upload not precise session date. Both-country scope expresses specifically documented shared FoutaToro/SenegalRiver Yela repertoire suitability, not camera location or uniform national taste. Source: LE BERGER DES ARTS [Mamadou SECK]. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Awloubé Yela singers and musicians (uncredited) Yeela Awloube (DSG)👈 https://www.youtube.com/embed/NCQNFTY24VI Source explicitly YeelaAwloube, musical community singing/dance presentation; DembaGoloko publisher is not established sole singer. Actual unnamed community ensemble eligible,2017upload not original date. Both-country scope expresses specifically documented shared FoutaToro/SenegalRiver Yela repertoire suitability, not camera location or uniform national taste. Source: Demba Goloko. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2017-02-21; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[22] traditional unknown unknown music-video unknown country:Senegal; country:Mauritania supported Recording/context source Source explicitly YeelaAwloube, musical community singing/dance presentation; DembaGoloko publisher is not established sole singer. Actual unnamed community ensemble eligible,2017upload not original date. Both-country scope expresses specifically documented shared FoutaToro/SenegalRiver Yela repertoire suitability, not camera location or uniform national taste. Source: Demba Goloko. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Goudiri Boundou Yela singer and accompanying community musicians Femme tukuleur chantant le Yela, Goudiri, Boundou https://www.youtube.com/embed/zjEx9zXgY3c Primary filmmaker explicitly woman singing Yela at GoudiriBoundou, actual field singers/drummers visible. Unidentified singer remains honestly credited,95second coherent field rendition eligible;2008upload not asserted performance date. Both-country scope expresses specifically documented shared FoutaToro/SenegalRiver Yela repertoire suitability, not camera location or uniform national taste. Source: simbadfilms. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2008-02-12; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[23] traditional unknown unknown live unknown country:Senegal; country:Mauritania supported Recording/context source Primary filmmaker explicitly woman singing Yela at GoudiriBoundou, actual field singers/drummers visible. Unidentified singer remains honestly credited,95second coherent field rendition eligible;2008upload not asserted performance date. Both-country scope expresses specifically documented shared FoutaToro/SenegalRiver Yela repertoire suitability, not camera location or uniform national taste. Source: simbadfilms. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Fama Mbaye and accompanying singers Fama Mbaye Aicha Sy Leewo https://www.youtube.com/embed/nSk-ZboqSz0 Artist-owned FamaMbayeJalludiYelaa source, focused AichaSyLeewo musical presentation publishedAugust2026. Actual Fama named, AichaSyLeewo work/dedicatee text not automatically another singer; session date not inferred from new upload. Both-country scope expresses specifically documented shared FoutaToro/SenegalRiver Yela repertoire suitability, not camera location or uniform national taste. Source: Fama Mbaye Jalludi yelaa. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2026-08-22; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[24] traditional unknown unknown music-video unknown country:Senegal; country:Mauritania supported Recording/context source Artist-owned FamaMbayeJalludiYelaa source, focused AichaSyLeewo musical presentation publishedAugust2026. Actual Fama named, AichaSyLeewo work/dedicatee text not automatically another singer; session date not inferred from new upload. Both-country scope expresses specifically documented shared FoutaToro/SenegalRiver Yela repertoire suitability, not camera location or uniform national taste. Source: Fama Mbaye Jalludi yelaa. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Farba Gawlo and accompanying musicians Farba Gawlo - Yéla https://www.youtube.com/embed/tP5Ofb5h6ak Primary explicitly secondBluesDAfrique festival31January2015 FGOBarbaraParis, named actual FarbaGawlo Yela performance. Full342second performance preferred over likely same-event103secondU07GS2zzKEk, not both counted.2016upload separate. Both-country scope expresses specifically documented shared FoutaToro/SenegalRiver Yela repertoire suitability, not camera location or uniform national taste. Source: Festival Blues D'Afrique /Assoc. Le Berger Des Arts. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2016-03-22; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[25] traditional unknown 2015-01-31 live unknown country:Senegal; country:Mauritania supported Recording/context source Primary explicitly secondBluesDAfrique festival31January2015 FGOBarbaraParis, named actual FarbaGawlo Yela performance. Full342second performance preferred over likely same-event103secondU07GS2zzKEk, not both counted.2016upload separate. Both-country scope expresses specifically documented shared FoutaToro/SenegalRiver Yela repertoire suitability, not camera location or uniform national taste. Source: Festival Blues D'Afrique /Assoc. Le Berger Des Arts. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false

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Mbalax is a neighbouring Senegalese popular field; Azawan represents a different Mauritanian musical tradition. Neither substitutes for the river valley’s Pulaar repertoires. [2]

References and further reading

  1. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 La musique traditionnelle de la Mauritanie. Access note: Relevant body read.
  2. ↑ LAMMA BINTA SECK & ses enfants - YELAA.
  3. ↑ LAMMA BINTA SECK & ses enfants - SOUNTAMBA.
  4. ↑ Groupe AWLOUBÉ FOUTA - Yéla Mix (Pot-pourri) - CONCERT LE FOUTA À L'HONNEUR.
  5. ↑ Awluube Bundu - Yéla Mix (Pot-pourri) MDS.
  6. ↑ Boudy gawlo Koumbaly Yella.
  7. ↑ Alidia N'Diaye - Sangué Almamy (Yéla).
  8. ↑ THILLO GAWLO SAM - Hayo Yéla [MDS].
  9. ↑ Anniversaire Boudy MBAYE & Le Kumbally Yella © wiktvinfos # Novembre 2017.
  10. ↑ Thillel Mbaye - Yélla.
  11. ↑ Boudy Coumba Thiédel - Yéla (Part 1).
  12. ↑ BOURY AWLOUBE SAM_l'une des divas de l'histoire du Yéla - Hamady Boiro (Version traditionnelle).
  13. ↑ POLEL SOCK - Yéla Ganni.
  14. ↑ BOURY AWLOUBE SAM - Koumanié Ya [Allamari Mo Sambayal Gaye].
  15. ↑ Boudy Coumba Thiédel Seck - Hayyo Yéla [MDS].
  16. ↑ KANEL DIOP-FOLLO.
  17. ↑ Baaba Maal & Mansour Seck - Hamady Boiro (Version Traditionnelle).
  18. ↑ [L’HISTOIRE D’UNE CHANSON - BAABA MAAL - YELAA (Live / AFRICA FÊTE / PARIS / 1988)].
  19. ↑ Oulèye Lama - Ibrahima (Yéla).
  20. ↑ Alidia Ndiaye, la diva du Yéla.
  21. ↑ Yeela Awloube (DSG)👈.
  22. ↑ Femme tukuleur chantant le Yela, Goudiri, Boundou.
  23. ↑ Fama Mbaye Aicha Sy Leewo.
  24. ↑ Farba Gawlo - Yéla.

Hotspot mushrooms

Futa Toro/Senegal River valley on both Senegalese and Mauritanian banks. Dakar, Nouakchott and other Pulaar migrant networks, with national crossover through particular musicians. Fields distinguish the community heartland from specifically documented wider use; political borders and population totals do not determine intensity.

The fields express editorial judgments about relative musical affinity and reach, not measured audience shares. Radius is the zero edge of a linear fade; same-genre overlaps combine by maximum.

MuGlobe hotspot mushrooms
ID Location Latitude Longitude Radius (km) Strength Notes
yela-futa-toro Futa Toro and both Senegal River banks 16.15 -13.6 400 0.72 Regional community core and broader adoption, not a uniform all-Fulani continental field.
yela-dakar Dakar Pulaar migrant and popular public 14.75 -17.25 160 0.34 Regional community core and broader adoption, not a uniform all-Fulani continental field.
yela-nouakchott Nouakchott Pulaar social networks 18.05 -15.95 170 0.32 Regional community core and broader adoption, not a uniform all-Fulani continental field.
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