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Tag: Malian music
Salif Keita Unveils “Tassi” Video from Upcoming Album So Kono
Malian music star Salif Keita has rolled out a music video of the song “Tassi” , which is featured in his forthcoming album So Kono.
Trio Da Kali’s Bagola: A Stellar Recording Rooted in Manding Traditions
Trio Da Kali – Bagola (One World Records, 2025) In Bagola, Trio Da Kali presents a scintillating collection of newly composed songs, in which the…
Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame Unveils 2024 In Memoriam Inductees
Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame has announced the 2024 In Memoriam inductees. This year’s inductees are: In Memoriam includes posthumous inductions that honor historically…
The Kora: West Africa’s Cherished 21-Stringed Harp-Lute
(headline image: Toumani and Sidiki Diabate – Photo by Youri Lenquette) The kora, a 21-stringed instrument, holds a significant place in West African musical traditions,…
Bassekou Kouyate & Amy Sacko Take the Number One Spot on Transglobal World Music Chart for September 2024
The album Djudjon, l’Oiseau de Garana by Malian husband and wife duo Bassekou Kouyate & Amy Sacko has emerged as the number recording on Transglobal…
Bassekou Kouyaté & Amy Sacko Claim Top Position on World Music Charts Europe for August 2024
The album Djudjon by Malian duo Bassekou Kouyaté & Amy Sacko clinched the topmost spot on World Music Charts Europe in August 2024. The latest…
Brilliant Kora Maestro Toumani Diabaté Dies at 58
(Headline image: Toumani Diabaté – Photo by Aboubaker Sidick) Malian kora virtuoso Toumani Diabaté passed away on 19 July 2024 of kidney disease. He was…
Fatoumata Diawara releases New Videoclip “Blues” featuring Roberto Fonseca
Malian star Fatoumata Diawara has unveiled the music video for her track “Blues,” featuring Roberto Fonseca. The song serves as a tribute to her global…
Toumani Diabaté and Ballaké Sissoko’s “New Ancient Strings” to Be Released on Vinyl
Toumani Diabaté and Ballaké Sissoko‘s New Ancient Strings will be released on vinyl for the first time to commemorate the album’s 25th anniversary. Originally launched…