Rokia Koné was born on January 1, 1984, in Dioro, near Segu, Mali. Her musical interest began as a young child in the courtyard of…
Artist Profiles: Rokia Koné
Tag: Malian music
Al Bilali Soudan Announces American Fall Tour 2022
Abellau Yattara and his group Al Bilali Soudan, one of the leading Malian music acts, will be touring the United States in September and October…
Vieux Farka Touré Tops the Transglobal World Music Chart in August 2022
The album “Les Racines” by acclaimed Malian guitarist and composer Vieux Farka Touré is the number recording at the Transglobal World Music Chart in August…
Oumou Sangaré Tops the Transglobal World Music Chart in June 2022
The album “Timbuktu” by Malian world music star Oumou Sangaré has reached the top of the Transglobal World Music Chart in June 2022. “Timbuktu” celebrates…
Malian Guitar Master Vieux Farka Touré Unveils “Ngala Kaourene”
“Ngala Kaourene” is the title of a newly released video by acclaimed Malian guitarist Vieux Farka Touré. The track will appear in his upcoming album…
Alluring Wassulu Rhythms and Gracefully Elegant Songs from Oumou Sangaré
Oumou Sangaré – Timbuktu (World Circuit Records, 2022) World music star Oumou Sangaré has released one of her best albums in many years. “Timbuktu” was…
Black Mango ‘s Dazzling Malian Alchemy
Black Mango – Quicksand (Gustaff, 2022) Black Mango is the world fusion project of French percussionist and producer Philippe Sanmiguel. He has been based in…
Prominent Malian Guitarist Vieux Farka Touré Releases “Gabou Ni Tie” Single
Acclaimed Malian guitarist Vieux Farka Touré has released a single titled “Gabou Ni Tie. The song features Amadou Bagayoko of Amadou & Mariam on guitar.…
Yohann Le Ferrand Reveals “Konya” Video Featuring Mamani Keita
French world music guitarist and producer Yohann Le Ferrand teamed up with Malian powerhouse Mamani Keita on the Bambara-rooted song “Konya”. The song appears on…
Oumou Sangaré Unveils New Song and Video on International Women’s Day
Malian star and feminist role model Oumou Sangaré has released her new single ‘Wassulu Don’ to coincide with International Women’s Day on March 8, 2022.…