Victor Démé

Victor Démé is a musician and singer-songwriter from Burkina Faso, and he comes from a Mandinka family. He is active in a style rooted in West African music and is associated with guitar-led songs and acoustic arrangements.

He records his debut album in his mid-40s. His mother is a singer, and his father is a tailor; he works in both of these professions over the years as well. His songs are described as lyrical, with guitar playing at the centre and occasional piano and light percussion.

His voice is described as warm and slightly husky. His music is compared to an acoustic Salif Keita and is presented as an example of Burkina Faso’s musical talent.