The album Diré by Malian musician Idrissa Soumaoro has attained the highest position on the World Music Charts Europe for the month of October 2023.…
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Idrissa Soumaoro’s Heartfelt Tribute to Diré
Idrissa Soumaoro – Diré (Mieruba, 2023) Idrissa Soumaoro’s new album, Diré, is named after the Malian town where he formed deep connections, especially with his…
View More Idrissa Soumaoro’s Heartfelt Tribute to DiréMalian Musician and Educator Idrissa Soumaoro
Idrissa Soumaoro, a versatile artist, educator, and composer, was born in 1949 in Welessebugu (Ouéléssébougou), Mali. His musical journey commenced when he discovered his musical…
View More Malian Musician and Educator Idrissa SoumaoroAli Farka Touré’s Unreleased Gems Shine in ‘Voyageur’
Ali Farka Toure – Voyageur (World Circuit 2023) The album Voyageur is a remarkable collection of recordings previously unreleased by the legendary musician from Mali,…
View More Ali Farka Touré’s Unreleased Gems Shine in ‘Voyageur’Tinariwen Rises to the Top of NACC’s World Music Chart for the Week Ending June 27
The album “Amatssou” by Tuareg band Tinariwen landed at #1 in the World Music category on the North American College and Community radio (NACC) charts…
View More Tinariwen Rises to the Top of NACC’s World Music Chart for the Week Ending June 27The Spirited Sound of Mali’s Bamba Wassoulou Groove
Bamba Wassoulou Groove, an ensemble that emerged in 2012 in Bamako, Mali, represents a fervent endeavor by Bamba Dembelé, a co-founder of the iconic Super…
View More The Spirited Sound of Mali’s Bamba Wassoulou GrooveAddoh, Oumar Konate’s Debut on the International Stage
Oumar Konate – Addoh (Clermont Music, 2014) Oumar Konate‘s “Addoh” marked his first foray onto the international stage. Recorded amid the political turmoil in Mali…
View More Addoh, Oumar Konate’s Debut on the International StageKayhan Kalhor and Toumani Diabaté Secure Number One Position on Transglobal World Music Chart for June 2023
The album “The Sky Is the Same Colour Everywhere” by Kayhan Kalhor and Toumani Diabaté has landed at #1 at the Transglobal World Music Chart…
View More Kayhan Kalhor and Toumani Diabaté Secure Number One Position on Transglobal World Music Chart for June 2023Precious New Material from the Ali Farka Touré Archive
Ali Farka Touré – Voyageur (World Circuit Records, 2023) The highly anticipated album, ‘Voyageur‘, by the iconic African guitarist and vocalist, Ali Farka Touré, was…
View More Precious New Material from the Ali Farka Touré ArchiveInna Baba Coulibaly’s Exploration of the rich cultural heritage of the northern Malian borderlands
Inna Baba Coulibaly – Djilly Kawral (2023) Inna Baba Coulibaly, the revered Malian Fulani vocalist, delivered a captivating and transfixing album on May 5th, 2023,…
View More Inna Baba Coulibaly’s Exploration of the rich cultural heritage of the northern Malian borderlands