(headline image: Guitari Baro – Photo by Carolina Vallejo) Chrysalis Records has launched its Chrysalis Global imprint with an instrumental debut, Guitari Baro (Guitar Conversations),…
Key Move: Chrysalis Global Launches ‘Guitari Baro’
Tag: Malian music
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…
Hawa & 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…
Hawa & 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…
Kevin 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…
Festival 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…
Guitar 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.…
Songhoy 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.…
Trio da Kali Secures Number One Position on World Music Charts Europe for May 2025
The album Bagola by Mali’s Trio da Kali sailed to the top of World Music Charts Europe for the month of May 2025. Read more…
Playing for Keeps: The Enduring Legacy of Trio Da Kali
(headline image: Trio Da Kali – Photo by Youri Lenquette) Trio Da Kali is an exceptional ensemble that performs music deeply rooted in the Mandé…