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Album reviews

Sidiki Camara’s Presents Remarkable Cross-Cultural Malian Music in ‘Return to the Traditions

Douglas Sanders December 18, 2023 1 Comment Malian musicSidiki Camaraworld fusionworld music

Sidiki Camara – Return to the Traditions (Global Sonics, 2023) Sidiki Camara’s latest masterful work, Return to the Traditions, is a profound musical exploration that…

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Faratuben’s ‘Changement’ Redefines Bobo Music

Claudia Taylor November 5, 2023 No Comments Bobo musicFaratubenMalian musicworld fusionworld music

Faratuben – Changement (Gülbaba Records, 2023) Faratuben’s Changement is a captivating album crafted by a talented ensemble of virtuoso musicians from Mali and Denmark. The…

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Leon Keita’s Musical Alchemy: Manding Traditions with a Funk Twist

Iliana Cabrera October 13, 2023 No Comments Guinean musicLeon KeitaMalian musicworld music

Leon Keita – Leon Keita (Analog Africa Dance Edition No.16, 2023) Leon Keita is a compilation highlighting songs by the mysterious Guinean guitarist Leon Keita,…

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Idrissa Soumaoro Rules the World Music Charts Europe for October 2023

World Music Central News Room October 1, 2023 No Comments Idrissa SoumaoroMalian musicworld music

The album Diré by Malian musician Idrissa Soumaoro has attained the highest position on the World Music Charts Europe for the month of October 2023.…

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Idrissa Soumaoro’s Heartfelt Tribute to Diré

Douglas Sanders September 23, 2023 No Comments Idrissa SoumaoroMalian musicworld music

Idrissa Soumaoro – Diré (Mieruba, 2023) Idrissa Soumaoro’s new album, Diré, is named after the Malian town where he formed deep connections, especially with his…

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Artist Profiles

Malian Musician and Educator Idrissa Soumaoro

Douglas Sanders September 22, 2023 No Comments Idrissa SoumaoroMalian musicworld music

Idrissa Soumaoro, a versatile artist, educator, and composer, was born in 1949 in Welessebugu (Ouéléssébougou), Mali. His musical journey commenced when he discovered his musical…

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Ali Farka Touré’s Unreleased Gems Shine in ‘Voyageur’

Ian Bevington September 5, 2023 No Comments Ali Farka Tourédesert bluesMalian musicworld music

Ali Farka Toure – Voyageur  (World Circuit 2023) The album Voyageur is a remarkable collection of recordings previously unreleased by the legendary musician from Mali,…

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Charts

Tinariwen Rises to the Top of NACC’s World Music Chart for the Week Ending June 27

World Music Central News Room June 29, 2023 No Comments desert bluesMalian musicTinariwenTuareg musicworld music

The album “Amatssou” by Tuareg band Tinariwen landed at #1 in the World Music category on the North American College and Community radio (NACC) charts…

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Bamba Wassoulou Groove - Photo by Olivier Barau
Artist Profiles

The Spirited Sound of Mali’s Bamba Wassoulou Groove

Angel Romero June 15, 2023 No Comments Bamba Wassoulou GrooveMalian musicworld fusionworld music

Bamba Wassoulou Groove, an ensemble that emerged in 2012 in Bamako, Mali, represents a fervent endeavor by Bamba Dembelé, a co-founder of the iconic Super…

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Addoh, Oumar Konate’s Debut on the International Stage

Angel Romero June 6, 2023 No Comments Malian musicOumar Konateworld music

Oumar Konate – Addoh (Clermont Music, 2014) Oumar Konate‘s “Addoh” marked his first foray onto the international stage. Recorded amid the political turmoil in Mali…

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