BKO – Mali Foli Coura (Buda Musique, 2017) Mali continues to produce some of the most fascinating acts in West Africa. One if the finest…
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Boubacar Traoré Meets the South
Boubacar Traoré – Dounia Tabolo (Lusafrica, 2017) The master of Malian blues Boubacar Traoré connects with three leading African-American blues and roots music musicians, Cedric…
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Leila Gobi – 2017 (Clermont Music CLE 019CD, 2017) Eastern Malian vocalist Leila Gobi has recorded her second album titled 2017, scheduled for release October…
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Ladilikan (World Circuit), a collaboration between Malian act Trio Da Kali and acclaimed American string ensemble Kronos Quartet is the number album of the Transglobal…
View More Ladilikan by Trio Da Kali and Kronos Quartet Tops the Transglobal World Music Chart in September 2017Malian Vocalist Oumou Sangaré to be Presented 2017 WOMEX Artist Award
Malian vocalist and advocate Oumou Sangaré is the winner of the WOMEX 2017 Artist Award. The acclaimed singer will perform as part of the Showcase…
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Rising Malian world music act Trio Da Kali and the renowned Kronos Quartet have recorded a superb single titled ‘Eh Ya Ye’. This song will…
View More Trio Da Kali and Kronos Quartet Release Music VideoThrilling Oumou Sangaré with a Modern Twist
Oumou Sangaré – Mogoya (No Format!, 2017) After nearly 10 years since she recorded her last album, the great world music star Oumou Sangaré has…
View More Thrilling Oumou Sangaré with a Modern TwistOumou Sangaré at the Top of the June 2017 Transglobal World Music Chart
Mogoya (Nø Førmat), the new recording by Malian world music star Oumou Sangaré is the number 1 album this month at the Transglobal World Music…
View More Oumou Sangaré at the Top of the June 2017 Transglobal World Music ChartSonghoy Blues to Release ‘Résistance’ in June 2017
Malian band Songhoy Blues is set to release its to release its second album ‘Résistance’ (Transgressive Records) in June. The recording features guest appearances from…
View More Songhoy Blues to Release ‘Résistance’ in June 2017Oumou Sangaré Releases “Yere Faga” Music Video
Word music star Oumou Sangaré has released a music video “Yere Faga” showcasing one of the tracks included in her upcoming album Mogoya. The new…
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