Herve Samb

Hervé Samb is a Senegalese jazz guitarist, composer, and bandleader whose music vibrantly bridges West African traditions with global jazz improvisation. Born in Dakar, he honed his craft at France’s prestigious Conservatoire de Toulouse before becoming a sought-after collaborator, working with legends like Marcus Miller, David Sanborn, and even contributing to John Legend’s *Darkness and Light* album. His playing—a fluid mix of Mandingue guitar styles, bluesy phrasing, and modern harmonic daring—has made him a linchpin of Senegal’s contemporary music scene.

Recent releases like *Jolof* and *&FUSION* showcase his genre-blurring ethos, weaving Wolof rhythms, psychedelic funk, and Afro-jazz into cinematic soundscapes. Tracks from *Làmp Faal* and *Teranga* often feel like sonic postcards from Dakar, balancing introspection with dancefloor energy. Whether through solo acoustic pieces (*Solos - Duos*) or collaborations celebrating Pan-African unity (*Gëm Sa Bop*), Samb positions himself as both a guardian of Senegalese heritage and a forward-thinking musical alchemist.

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