By: Bakary Ceesay
Musa Mboob, UK based Gambian prominent instrumentalist and lead singer of Xam Xam Band is spreading African culture in Europe by entertaining, educating and uniting the world through music.
Mboob, from a griot family in Gambia is currently spreading positivity around the globe through Senegambia culture with his Band of six people.
In an exclusive chat with The Voice Newspaper entertainment correspondent Bakary Ceesay has an exclusive chat with Musa about his musical journey, accomplishes and plans.
Relax and enjoy the the exclusive chat……..
Hello Greetings Mr. Musa Mboob welcome to The Voice Newspaper Entertainment column called The Voice Vibes.
The Voice Vibes: can you please introduce yourself to our readers including your musical journey ?
Musa: My is Musa Mboob, I was born in the Gambia 1963 and my father is Dodou Mboob my mother is Naffie Saine.
I inherited music through my late father who was a master percussionist and when he passed away I took over. I was leading my own percussion team in The Gambia called Mboobalahal.
Mboob Mbalahal was very popular in the Senegambia region through performing in weddings and naming ceremonies.
I was very lucky to upgrade my musical profile when the opportunity came for me to work with musical bands like Njom music band with former members of Glawarr band and also Ifankbodi band.
I also play percussion in Adels Kaberr album with Sotokoto band produce by Mr. Oko Drammeh funded by Higher Octive in America.
I travel many times in UK before I stay as a permanent resident in England doing music and performing in many festivals like Womad festivals and many other festivals around England.
In 2007, I formed my own band call Xam Xam Band and continue performing in festivals Europe and Scandinavia. I travel many times to Germany with a Jazz band with Alen skimor and Africa Express with Demon from the gore Lars.
We played in festivals in Berlin, Dusseldorft and many other places in Germany.
In 1995 I released my second album in called ‘Jayulen’ (Get the taste) which was recorded in England and launched in a famous venue called (Africa centre).
In 2009, I again released another album name (Harral) and both albums is available in Amazon and many online media outlets .
The Voice Vibes: we understand that you have released a new album can tell us more about this album name how many tracks, who produce it and where can one access the album?
Musa: In 2018 I travelled to the Gambia with my band and recorded a new album called, (Gambia Session) comprised of ten tracks. The new album was released through a record label in England called ARC music record company and the CD is available online. It’s distributed worldwide.
The Voice Vibes : What are some of the messages in the album?
Musa: The album talks about different directions which is based on the daily happening of life that all of us should take responsibility to commit ourselves and fulfill.
The Voice Vibes: What are the feedback from people about the album?
Musa: The album gets a great response since it was released. It was featured in many newspapers in UK and played in many radios stations .
The Voice Vibes: After the release of the album what are some of the projects you are on now?
Musa: My plan with the band is to prepare for touring in the Gambia to introduce the new album and to collaborate with other Gambian musicians and tour the Gambia and Senegal.
The Voice Vibes: What do you have to tell Gambians about Musa Mboob to expect?
Musa: Gambians should expect Musa Mboob in different this time not just percussion only but with fully musical band in actions. We are open to bookings across the globe and we are determines to educate and entertain the audience to the maximum with captivating style blend with African cultural backgrounds and European styles.
Thank you so much The Voice Newspaper and am looking forward working with you guys to promote our Gambian music across the globe.