During the 1960s, in Bamako, Mali, a young girl of six used to appear at local festivals by popular demand. On the other side of…
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Artist Profiles: Adama Yalomba
Malian musician Adama Yalomba plays guitar, ngoni and dan. He became known to western audiences in 2003 thanks to the CD Festival in the Desert…
View More Artist Profiles: Adama YalombaOumou Sangaré Releases Mali Nialé Video
Malian world music star Oumou Sangaré has released a new music video for the song “Mali Nialé” (Beautiful Mali)!” “Mali Nialé” appears in…
View More Oumou Sangaré Releases Mali Nialé VideoAfrican Stars and Rising Acts at La Mar de Músicas 2018 Music Festival
Kokoko!, Fatoumata Diawara, Songhoy Blues, Bamba Wassoulou Groove, Djanka Diabaté, Nélida Karr and Alex Ikot are the African artists set to perform between July 20…
View More African Stars and Rising Acts at La Mar de Músicas 2018 Music FestivalEssential Reissue of Ali Farka Toure‘s The Source
Ali Farka Toure – The Source (World Circuit, 2018, reissue) With our eyes firmly fixed on the far horizon we want the new. We want…
View More Essential Reissue of Ali Farka Toure‘s The SourceRemarkable Malian Blues with Tama
Samba Touré – Wande (Glitterbeat, 2018) Wande showcases the talent and innovation of Malian guitarist and vocalist Samba Touré. On Wande, Touré to return to…
View More Remarkable Malian Blues with TamaFatoumata Diawara Seeking Wider Appeal
Fatoumata Diawara – Fenfo (Shanachie, 2018) Fenfo is the second solo album by Malian vocalist, songwriter, guitar player and actress Fatoumata Diawara. She is undoubtedly…
View More Fatoumata Diawara Seeking Wider AppealMalian Legend Kasse Mady Diabaté Dies at 69
African and French media reported today the passing of Malian vocalist Kasse Mady Diabaté. The acclaimed West African artist died at the age of 69…
View More Malian Legend Kasse Mady Diabaté Dies at 69Malian Guitar Maestro Vieux Farka Touré to Perform in Carrboro
Celebrated Malian guitarist Vieux Farka Touré is set to perform on Thursday, March 1st at 8 PM at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro, North Carolina.…
View More Malian Guitar Maestro Vieux Farka Touré to Perform in CarrboroOumou Sangaré to Perform at Celtic Connections 2018
Acclaimed Malian vocalist Oumou Sangaré is set to perform at Celtic connections festival on January 30, 2018. Sangaré returned from an 8-year recording respite…
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