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Julia Sarr

Senegalese singer

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About Julia Sarr

Julia Sarr was a Senegalese opera singer.

Julia Sarr is a Mezzo-soprano born in Dakar (Senegal) from the Serer ethnic group. As one of the most sought after backing vocalists, she has worked with several prominent artists over the years including Youssou N'Dour, Lokua Kanza and Patrice Larose.

Career

Julia launched her singing career based on West Africa's polyrhythmic signatures rooted in her Serer heritage with Fela Kuti (Fela Anikulapo Kuti) who was a Nigerian multi-instrumentalist musician and composer as well as the pioneer of Afrobeat music.

Julia became one of the most requested backing vocalists in Paris where she has lived for over twenty years working with artists like Jean-Jacques Goldman, Michel Fugain, MC Solaar, Julio Iglesias and the Senegalese singer Youssou N’Dour.

For several years, Julia Sarr had shared the stage and studio with the Congolese singer, songwriter, guitarist and producer Lokua Kanza. She has also worked with Jean-Claude Petit (the French composer and arranger) singing in a cappella in his score for Raoul Peck's film Lumumba (2010) starring Eriq Ebouaney.

After nurturing her solo aspirations and songwriting quietly for years, Julia partnered with Patrice Larose, a flamenco-inspired French guitarist with whom she has released an album titled "Set Luna"

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Important facts

Born
Dakar
Occupation
Nationality

Frequently asked questions

Who was Julia Sarr?

Senegalese singer

When was Julia Sarr born?

Julia Sarr was born in Dakar.

What was Julia Sarr's occupation?

Julia Sarr was an opera singer.

What nationality was Julia Sarr?

Julia Sarr was Senegalese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Julia Sarr

· Wikidata: Q15497317

· DBpedia: Julia Sarr

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