Solomane Doumbia – Ségou to Lagos (2023) “Ségou to Lagos” is Solomane Doumbia’s tribute to Afrobeat. First and foremost, the album is above all a…
Acclaimed Musician and Songwriter Solomane Doumbia Celebrates Malian-Nigerian Connection
Tag: Malian music
Balafon, the ancient xylophone of West Africa
The balafon is a type of struck idiophone, specifically a gourd-resonated xylophone. It is closely associated with the Gur, Mandé, and Senufo peoples of West…
“Cherie” Brings Together Two Malian Music Giants, Ali Farka Touré and Oumou Sangaré
The highly anticipated new album Voyageur from legendary African guitarist and singer Ali Farka Touré is set to be released on March 10th by World…
World Circuit Announces Voyageur, New Album by Ali Farka Touré
Voyageur (World Circuit Records) is the title of the new album by the great African guitarist and singer Ali Farka Touré. Release date is March…
Carnegie Hall’s Musical Explorers Concerts Introduce Children to Gullah and Malian Musical Traditions
This week, thousands of New York City elementary school children will visit Carnegie Hall for Musical Explorers concerts that spotlight three African and African American…
Oumou Sangaré Stars in New Movie “Hawa”
After a 2022 of intense touring with her new album “Timbuktu”, acclaimed Malian singer Oumou Sangaré ends the year with a splash by making her…
Orchestra Gold Launches New Single ‘Koniya’
Oakland-based African psychedelic rock ensemble Orchestra Gold has released its new single titled ‘Koniya.’ The single will appear in their upcoming third studio album “Medicine” scheduled for release…
Oumou Sangaré to Perform at Madrid Jazz Festival next Saturday
African music star Oumou Sangaré is set to perform on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at Teatro Fernán Gómez as part of the Madrid Jazz Festival.…
Habib Koité to Perform at City Winery in New York City
Renowned Malian guitarist and composer Habib Koité is set to perform on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at the City Winery New York City. Habib Koité…
Malian singer Rokia Koné nominated for two All Africa Music Awards
Malian vocalist Rokia Koné has been nominated for two awards in the All Africa Music Awards. As Africa’s leading music awards ceremony, the AFRIMA Awards…