Daara J (Pronounced Dar-rar Jay or Dar-ra Jee) are a Senegalese rap/hip hop trio, consisting of N’Dango D, Aladji Man and Faada Freddy. Their music blends western hiphop with traditional African rhythms to create a great infectionsly dancy style. In their last album, Boomrang, they were joined by guests including Rokia Traore, who is one of the leading women in Malian music. Look up rap in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Hip hop music (also referred to as rap or rap music) is a style of popular music. ... World map showing location of Africa A satellite composite image of Africa Africa is the worlds second_largest continent in both area and population, after Asia. ... Rokia Traoré (born January 24, 1974-) is an award-winning Malian singer, songwriter and guitarist. ...

Their rise to fame was helped along by appearances at various WOMAD festivals around the world, and they also appeared at Live 8 concert, Eden Project, Africa Calling. World of Music, Arts and Dance (WOMAD) is a festival started in England in 1982. ... MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY On July 2, 2005, a Live 8 concert was held at the Eden Project, Cornwall, England. ...

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External links

• Daara J official Wrasse Record site
• Womad Site