The album “Timbuktu” by Malian world music star Oumou Sangaré has reached the top of the Transglobal World Music Chart in June 2022. “Timbuktu” celebrates…
Oumou Sangaré Tops the Transglobal World Music Chart in June 2022
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Malian Guitar Master Vieux Farka Touré Unveils “Ngala Kaourene”
“Ngala Kaourene” is the title of a newly released video by acclaimed Malian guitarist Vieux Farka Touré. The track will appear in his upcoming album…
Alluring Wassulu Rhythms and Gracefully Elegant Songs from Oumou Sangaré
Oumou Sangaré – Timbuktu (World Circuit Records, 2022) World music star Oumou Sangaré has released one of her best albums in many years. “Timbuktu” was…
Black Mango ‘s Dazzling Malian Alchemy
Black Mango – Quicksand (Gustaff, 2022) Black Mango is the world fusion project of French percussionist and producer Philippe Sanmiguel. He has been based in…
Prominent Malian Guitarist Vieux Farka Touré Releases “Gabou Ni Tie” Single
Acclaimed Malian guitarist Vieux Farka Touré has released a single titled “Gabou Ni Tie. The song features Amadou Bagayoko of Amadou & Mariam on guitar.…
Yohann Le Ferrand Reveals “Konya” Video Featuring Mamani Keita
French world music guitarist and producer Yohann Le Ferrand teamed up with Malian powerhouse Mamani Keita on the Bambara-rooted song “Konya”. The song appears on…
Oumou Sangaré Unveils New Song and Video on International Women’s Day
Malian star and feminist role model Oumou Sangaré has released her new single ‘Wassulu Don’ to coincide with International Women’s Day on March 8, 2022.…
Oumou Sangaré to Release New Album ‘Timbuktu’
World music star Oumou Sangaré is set to release her new album ‘Timbuktu’ on April 29, 2022 on World Circuit Records. Recorded in multiple locations…
‘Bambougou Nt’ji’, Third and Final single from Rokia Koné & Jacknife Lee
‘Bambougou Nt’ji‘ is the third single from Rokia Koné & Jacknife Lee. This song will appear in the upcoming album “Bamanan” scheduled for release February…
Guitarist Yohann Le Ferrand Releases EP with some of West Africa’s Greatest Vocalists
French guitarist and producer Yohann Le Ferrand has released “Yeko“, an EP album with some of West Africa’s greatest singers, including Mamani Keita, Salimata “Tina”…