Identified as the ‘Nightingale of Beledugu (Bélédougou) in her native Mali, Mariam Bagayoko is a vocalist, dancer, and instrumentalist. Bagayoko is well-known for her vigorous…
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Hawa & Kasse Mady Diabaté Repeat #1 on World Music Charts Europe – October 2025
The album Toumaro by Hawa & Kasse Mady Diabaté continues to dominate the World Music Charts Europe for the month of October 2025. Kassé Mady…
View More Hawa & Kasse Mady Diabaté Repeat #1 on World Music Charts Europe – October 2025Key Move: Chrysalis Global Launches ‘Guitari Baro’
(headline image: Guitari Baro – Photo by Carolina Vallejo) Chrysalis Records has launched its Chrysalis Global imprint with an instrumental debut, Guitari Baro (Guitar Conversations),…
View More Key Move: Chrysalis Global Launches ‘Guitari Baro’As Real as the Real Deal Gets
He’s based in France, but as both the title and feel of “Mali” indicate, Niarela Papou’s mind is on his homeland. The track is pure…
View More As Real as the Real Deal GetsHawa & Kassé Mady Diabaté Top the Transglobal World Music Chart for September 2025
The album Toumaro by Hawa & Kassé Mady Diabaté topped the Transglobal World Music Chart for the month of September 2025. Kassé Mady Diabaté, a…
View More Hawa & Kassé Mady Diabaté Top the Transglobal World Music Chart for September 2025Hawa & Kasse Mady Diabaté Claim the Number One Spot on World Music Charts Europe – September 2025
The album Toumaro by Hawa & Kasse Mady Diabaté dominates the World Music Charts Europe for the month of September 2025. Kassé Mady Diabaté, celebrated…
View More Hawa & Kasse Mady Diabaté Claim the Number One Spot on World Music Charts Europe – September 2025Kevin Ricard Takes the Lead on The Crossing
Kevin Ricard – The Crossing (Roots of Rhythm Recordings, 2025) Veteran percussionist Kevin Ricard steps into the spotlight and directs the traffic of rhythm with…
View More Kevin Ricard Takes the Lead on The CrossingFestival MED 25: Loulé, a City Filled with the Sounds of the World
Loulé cast aside its provincial character and, for three days, became a vibrant musical capital of the world. Around 25,000 people gathered to celebrate another…
View More Festival MED 25: Loulé, a City Filled with the Sounds of the WorldGuitar Hero Samba Touré’s, Pacesetter of Songhoy Traditions
(headline image: Samba Touré – Photo by Karim Diarra) Malian singer, guitarist, and composer Samba Touré is one of the foremost torchbearers of Songhoy blues.…
View More Guitar Hero Samba Touré’s, Pacesetter of Songhoy TraditionsSonghoy Blues Claims Top Position on Transglobal World Music Chart for May 2025
The album Heritage by Malian act Songhoy Blues claimed the coveted number one spot on Transglobal World Music Chart for the month of May 2025.…
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