(headline image: Samba Touré – Photo by Karim Diarra) Malian singer, guitarist, and composer Samba Touré is one of the foremost torchbearers of Songhoy blues.…
Guitar Hero Samba Touré’s, Pacesetter of Songhoy Traditions
Tag: Malian music
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…
Tradition Plus
Malian artist Niarela Papou gives his country’s wassulu music an extra danceable twist on “Sigui,” where instruments like the traditional kamalé ngoni lute are prominent…
Amadou of Malian Duo Amadou & Mariam Dies at 70
(headline image: Amadou & Mariam – Photo by Julio Bandit) Amadou Bagayoko, guitarist and vocalist of the acclaimed Malian duo Amadou & Mariam, passed away…
Trio Da Kali Dominates with Top Spot on Transglobal World Music Chart for April 2025
The album Bagola by Malian group Trio da Kali has sailed to the top of the Transglobal World Music Chart (TWMC) for the month of…
Trio da Kali Rises to the Top of World Music Charts Europe for April 2025
The album Bagola by Malian act Trio da Kali has landed at #1 on the World Music Charts Europe for the month of April 2025.…
Keita Unplugged: A Room of His Own
Salif Keita – So Kono (Nø Førmat, 2025) According to the producers of this album, Salif Keita’s life in Mali is anything but private. As…
Mali in Their Roots: Songhoy Blues Embrace Tradition on “Héritage”
Songhoy Blues – Heritage (Transgressive Records, 2025) Malian band Songhoy Blues returns with Héritage, their fourth album and a significant departure from their previous work.…