Gaston

With his band Sen Kumpe, rapper Gaston alias Baye Sen is a musical messenger from the Medina, Dakar's oldest and most beloved quarter. He has been active in the scene since the 1990s. As a solo artist, he also has two albums under his belt. "Reap what you have sown" ("Jeuf Jel Leu") is a song that he recorded together with rapper Niagass from Saint Louis. It's an ode to the Baye Fall, the followers of Sheikh Ibra Fall, a Mouride Brotherhood leader from the last century. Easily recognisable by their dreadlocks and patchwork clothing, the Baye Fall walk barefoot through the streets. As disciples of Ibra Fall, the mendicants pursue a unique interpretation of Islam that says adherence to Islamic commandments - such as those involving prayer and fasting during Ramadan - is less important than preaching and practicing love and tolerance.