Despite the pandemic, 2020 was a good year in terms of world music releases. Whether you call it world music, global music, ethno, Trad, or…
Best World Music Albums of 2020
Tag: Afel Bocoum
Long Time Passing: Kronos Quartet & Friends Celebrate Pete Seeger Tops the Transglobal World Music Chart in December 2020
“Long Time Passing: Kronos Quartet & Friends Celebrate Pete Seeger” is the number one recording at the Transglobal World Music Chart (TWMC) in December 2020.…
Malian Musician Afel Bocoum Tops the Transglobal World Music Chart in October 2020
Lindé, from Malian artist Afel Bocoum, is the number one album at the Transglobal World Music Chart in October 2020. October 2020 Chart Afel Bocoum…
Afel Bocoum Launches Animated Video “Penda Djiga”
Malian musician Afel Bocoum has unveiled a new single titled “Penda Djiga” released on video, animated by Oriane Rondeau. The track is included in Bocoum’s…
Malian Musician Afel Bocoum Releases New Song “Avion”
Acclaimed Malian songwriter and guitarist Afel Bocoum has released a track from his upcoming studio album Lindé, scheduled for release on September 4, 2020 on…
Artist Profiles: Afel Bocoum
Afel Bocoum was in Niafunké, Mali in 1955. Afel grew up immersed in music. His father was a respected violinist and his uncle was iconic…