S.E. Rogie
S. E. Rogie (born Sooliman Ernest Rogers in Sierra Leone in 1926; died 4 July 1994) ) was a highlife and palm wine guitarist and singer from Sierra Leone. Rogie began performing young, while supporting himself as a tailor, and he came to use his nickname "Rogie" as his official surname. In the 1940s, he became a professional musician, singing in four languages, including English, Krio, Mende, and Temne. His hits include "Koneh Pehlawo", "Go Easy with Me" and "My Lovely Elizabeth".
— Last.fm
Why This Artist
S.E. Rogie has 30K listeners but only 207 platform followers (ratio 143:1) — organic discovery is doing all the work. A sierra leone act in the sonic world of Mark Knopfler and Wes Montgomery.
Sounds Like
Mark Knopfler · Wes Montgomery · Will Paquin · Tom Walker · Rodrigo y Gabriela