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been graced by the greatest Senegalese and international stars, from jazz to rap to folk and
reggae. There's a concert on every day, and you often get to catch the big names.
Pen'Art
BLUES, JAZZ
( 33 864 5131; Blvd du Sud)
This cosy jazz club always impresses with good bands in a re-
laxed atmosphere.
Thiossane
CLUB
( Rue 10)
Owned by Youssou N'Dour, one of Africa's most notable musicians and Senegal's
tourism and culture minister, this legendary club is always packed and jamming to any-
thing from
mbalax
to international beats.
Le Balajo
LIVE MUSIC
Thu-Sun)
Excellent bar and venue for live music with
(
33 864 51 00; Ave Cheikh Anta Diop;
mainly African bands.
DAKAR MARKETS
You need plenty of energy and a safe place to hide your purse for a Dakar market tour.
Marché Sandaga
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( cnr Ave Pompidou & Ave du Président Lamine Guèye) in the centre is
the largest market, with rickety stalls that claim most of the area around Ave Pompidou.
Marché des HLM
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( Av CA Bamba) is stacked with dazzling African fabrics.
Marché
Tilène
is chock-full of fruits, vegetables and tiny tailor shops. The
VillageArtisanal Soumbédioune
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is the most popular place for buying souvenirs such as wood carvings,
metal work and batiks. Also in the town centre, the historical, covered
Marché Kermel
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includes both souvenir and food stalls.
Orientation
The expansive Pl de l'Indépendance is the city's heart. From here, major streets lead in all
directions, including Ave Léopold Senghor and Ave Pompidou, which leads west to
Marché Sandaga. From here, Ave du Président Lamine Guèye goes north to Gare Routière
Pompiers. The quickest route out of the centre is the coastal Rte de la Corniche-Ouest. To