Fatoumata Diawara (a.k.a. Fatou) was born of Malian parents in the Ivory Coast in 1982. As a child she became a member of her father’s…
Artist Profiles: Fatoumata Diawara
Tag: Mali
Mamadou Kelly and Ban Kai Na Begin 2016 USA Tour
One of Mali’s greatest guitarists, Mamadou Kelly, will be touring North America in July and August with his band Ban Kai Na. A guitar prodigy…
World Music Stars Vusi Mahlasela and Habib Koité Announce USA Tour
The Acoustic Africa Tour returns to the United States of America with two of the finest live world music acts from Africa, Malian musician Habib…
The Resurgence of Kandia Kouyaté
Kandia Kouyaté – Renascence (Sterns, 2015) Sensational Malian vocalist is back with Renascence. This great news for Malian music fans. Kandia Kouyaté had only released…
Bassekou Kouyaté and Ngoni Ba to Perform Free Concert at Skirball Cultural Center’s 2015 Sunset Concerts
Bassekou Kouyaté and Ngoni Ba are set to perform on Thursday, July 30, 8:00 p.m. at Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. Admission is…
Malian Musical Brilliance
Various Artists The Rough Guide to the Music of Mali (World Music Network, 2008) Lately Malian musicians have cut a powerful swath through the music…
World Circuit Re-releases Ali Farka Toure’s ‘Red’ and ‘Green’ albums
London, UK – World Circuit has released the Red and Green albums by Malian musician Ali Farka Toure. Originally released on vinyl in 1984 and…