About Goré

Goré was born in N’Djamena, Chad. At an early age, his family was forced to flee Chad due to political conflict, and he grew up in the various countries of West Africa. Educated in Dakar, Senegal, his mother and father worked diligently to keep “home” instilled in his heart. So, despite never having the opportunity to truly know his country, Goré was always curious about his roots. It was explained that his name itself meant that he was created or sculpted for a particular purpose – and he was inspired by this meaning.

Being encouraged as a child to focus on academics, church, and family, Goré’s true connection with music did not develop until he was older. Still, his passion for percussion could be seen as the curious youngster banged on the drums, beat out rhythms on skins, and used anything he could find just to make a noise. In Africa, the drums were a powerful symbol of communication, and through them Goré began to find his real voice.

ARTIST OR ACTIVIST

What motivates me?

My past, things that I went through - the people that I grew up with, a country that I miss, people's lives that I know and I saw in different stages that really pushed me towards trying to make it better for them. My motivation is really daily life, where I grew up, the things I knew and what I went through. I do not need to go far to write a song; All I need to do is to shut my eyes and find my inspiration right there.
How did I become interested in the projects I am doing now?
I became interested because I was around people doing similar things; it is an accumulation of a lot of factors. It did not happen in one day. A lot of frustration I built up not being able to share that desire. Using the music industry to be able to support - to reach and touch people's lives.

Goré – Liberté - CD

Submitted by gorem on Sat, 05/09/2009 - 18:30

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  1- Liberte
  2- I'm Not the Enemy
  3- La Vie Est Un Combat
  4- Sei Lia
  5- Droits De L'homme
  6- J'ai Le Mal Du Pays
  7- Le Vent Souffle
  8- Sous- France
  9- In My Father's Country
10- We Are One

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