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Tag: Hama Sankare

Obituaries

Celebrated Malian Musician Hama Sankaré Dies After Explosive Device Attack

World Music Central News Room April 2, 2020 No Comments Hama Sankare

Alpha Ousmane “Hama” Sankaré (aka Pedro) was killed in the vehicle he was riding in when it was struck by an improvised explosive device (IED)…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Hama Sankaré

Angel Romero June 14, 2019 No Comments Hama Sankare

Alpha Ousmane “Hama” Sankaré (also known as Pedro) was a western African legend. He was a fundamental member of the bands of many great artists…

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Album reviews

First-Class Malian Music from Hama Sankare

TJ Nelson May 20, 2019 No Comments Hama SankareMalian music

Hama Sankare – Niafunke (Clermont Music, 2019) If you’ve ever heard Malian artists like Ali Farka Toure, Afel Bocoum, Le Troup Regionale de Nia funke,…

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