The Star Band de Dakar was a legendary Afro-Cuban Senegalese music group formed in 1959 by Ibrahim Kassé and resident in Dakar's Miami Club.

The band played a vital role in shaping the sound of modern African music with its unique fusion of traditional African rhythms, Cuban sounds, and jazz, highlighted by intricate guitar work and complex percussion.

The group released its first album, "La Belle Epoque," in 1970 and underwent several personnel changes while maintaining a high level of musicianship.

The Star Band de Dakar was instrumental in the development of the mbalax music style that became popular in Senegal in the 1970s and 1980s.

Today, the Star Band de Dakar remains an iconic institution in Senegalese music, with a legacy that has inspired generations of African musicians.

Star Band de Dakar, was an Afro-Cuban band based in Dakar, Senegal and was founded in 1958 by Ibra Kasse.