Music & Entertainment

1. Bëgg naa dégg musig live.

   I want to listen to live music.

   Usage

   Expressing the desire to hear live music

   Grammar Note

   "musig" is from French "musique". "Dégg" means "to hear / listen" (same form as the Nightlife category "Bëgg naa dégg mbalax"). "Live" is a loan word. Note: the earlier "naan" means "to drink", not "to listen"

2. Tiket bi ñaata la?

   How much is the ticket?

   Usage

   Asking for the price of a concert ticket

   Grammar Note

   "Ñaata la" is the standard expression for asking a price (same as "Ñaata la?" in the Money & Exchange category). "Tiket" is spelled as in the Martial Arts category. Note: the earlier "ana" means "where", not a price question

3. Kañ la di tàmbali?

   What time does it start?

   Usage

   Asking what time a performance starts

   Grammar Note

   "tàmbali" is the Wolof verb for "to start/begin" (same form as "Kañ la làmb bi di tàmbali?" in the Martial Arts category). The accented spelling "tàmbali" is the correct one

4. Lan lañy wax ci jinis musig bii?

   What genre of music is this?

   Usage

   Asking about the genre of music being played

   Grammar Note

   "jinis" means "type/genre/kind" in Wolof

5. Am na groupe yi nga bëgg?

   Are there any bands you recommend?

   Usage

   Asking for band/artist recommendations

   Grammar Note

   "groupe" is borrowed from French, referring to a music group or band

6. Am na festival musig fi?

   Is there a music festival here?

   Usage

   Asking if there is a music festival nearby

   Grammar Note

   "festival" is from French. Senegal has many traditional and modern music festivals

7. Mën naa jënd CD yi?

   Can I buy CDs?

   Usage

   Asking if CDs are available for purchase

   Grammar Note

   "yi" is the plural definite article. The abbreviation "CD" is used as-is in Wolof

8. Ana tuur bi ngay cëex bi?

   What is the name of this song?

   Usage

   Asking the name of a song that is playing

   Grammar Note

   "cëex" is the Wolof word for "song/music piece"

9. Mën nga jëf instrument bi musig?

   Can you play a musical instrument?

   Usage

   Asking if someone plays a musical instrument

   Grammar Note

   "instrument" is from French. "jëf" means "to use/play" as a verb

10. Nanu woy ak yow.

    Let's sing together.

    Usage

    Inviting someone to sing together

    Grammar Note

    "Woy" means "to sing" and "Nanu" is the "let's ..." invitation (same type as "Nanu dem"). Note: the earlier "waxal" is the imperative "say!", not "sing"

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