Baba Commandant and the Mandingo Band was a contemporary world music group from Burkina Faso. Coming from the city of Bobo-Diulasso, the group was rooted…
Artist Profiles: Baba Commandant and the Mandingo Band
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
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The Magnetism of the Anatolian Dragon
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The Extraordinary Future Trad Sound of Elephant Sessions
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