Senegalese artist Cheikh Ibra Fam to deliver Afro-pop tunes at Festival International – KLFY

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LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY)– Multi-instrumentalist Cheikh Ibra Fam rhythmically expresses a free and futuristic sound that intertwines with his Senegalese heritage, and he’s bringing all the African vibes to the Festival International de Louisiane stage.

Fam was a singer for Orchestra Baobab, a legendary Senegalese Afro-Cuban jazz band that is recognized as a 50-year-old monument. He spent four years with the group and created three local albums under the name “Freestyle,” giving him the opportunity to gain a reputation in…