Call for applications: Dakar Music Expo 2022

The annual pan-African event is the brainchild of promoter and artistic director Doudou Sarr and is sponsored by legendary musicians Youssou N’Dour and Angélique Kidjo.

The festival invites guests to “discover Dakar and its musical roots” through a series of concerts, panels discussions, presentations and masterclasses, among other activities. It also serves as a networking forum for musicians, producers and other industry players.

This year's edition will run under the theme, Celebrate Music, and will feature a digital programme presented in a hybrid format due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Who can participate?

The call is addressed to:

• African musicians, singers or groups
• African-Caribbean artists, musicians, singers or groups

Requirements

Interested applicants must submit the following:

• A high-quality, 10-minute video of their performance on stage (DJ or Live band option).
• A biography of eight lines (maximum).
• Two HD photos (minimum 2MB).
• A letter of recommendation from a recognised cultural institution or a recognised cultural actor from the country of origin.

The above documents must be sent by email to the following email address: [email protected], with the subject line: Showcase DMX 3.

The submission deadline is 25 December 2021.

Note: Only complete applications will be considered.