In Northern Mali, Islamic extremists drove musicians from their homes in a movement against art. But a band that formed in exile made amazing music anyway.
Anansy Cissé is one of Bamako’s hottest young guitar talents. So we’re very happy to be able to give out a free download of “Aïgouna,” one of the highlights of his new record Mali Overdrive. Cissé started his career behind ...<a class="meta-nav" href="http://www.afropop.org/wp/18887/anansy-cisse-mali-overdrive-and-free-download-of-aigouna/"> Read more »</a>
One of the more mysterious and exciting tracks that we have come across lately is “Naked Venus,” the new single by a Malian band called Black Mango. Little information exists about the identity of the band members or how exactly ... Read more »
A few weeks ago, World Circuit Records announced the first joint musical offering from Malian kora legend Toumani Diabaté and his son, Sidiki Diabaté. Simply titled Toumani and Sidiki, the album is out May 5 and the lead-up to its ...<a class="meta-nav" href="http://www.afropop.org/wp/17353/tomani-and-sidiki-diabate-perform-live-together-for-the-1st-time/"> Read more »</a>
Afropop is thrilled to be premiering “Balontan,” a new track by Habib Koité, off of his new album, Soô. Soô, which translates “Home” in English, promises to be an album that will celebrate the diversity of Koité’s Malian homeland, incorporating ...<a class="meta-nav" href="http://www.afropop.org/wp/16875/afropop-premiere-habib-koite-balontan/"> Read more »</a>
Afropop is thrilled to be premiering “Balontan,” a new track by Habib Koité, off of his new album, Soô. Soô, which translates “Home” in English, promises to be an album that will celebrate the diversity of Koité’s Malian homeland, incorporating ...<a class="meta-nav" href="http://www.afropop.org/wp/16875/afropop-premiere-habib-koite-balontan/"> Read more »</a>
A few weeks ago, World Circuit Records announced the first joint musical offering from Malian kora legend Toumani Diabaté and his son, Sidiki Diabaté. Simply titled Toumani and Sidiki, the album is out May 5 and the lead-up to its ...<a class="meta-nav" href="http://www.afropop.org/wp/17353/tomani-and-sidiki-diabate-perform-live-together-for-the-1st-time/"> Read more »</a>
One of the more mysterious and exciting tracks that we have come across lately is “Naked Venus,” the new single by a Malian band called Black Mango. Little information exists about the identity of the band members or how exactly ... Read more »
Anansy Cissé is one of Bamako’s hottest young guitar talents. So we’re very happy to be able to give out a free download of “Aïgouna,” one of the highlights of his new record Mali Overdrive. Cissé started his career behind ...<a class="meta-nav" href="http://www.afropop.org/wp/18887/anansy-cisse-mali-overdrive-and-free-download-of-aigouna/"> Read more »</a>
In Northern Mali, Islamic extremists drove musicians from their homes in a movement against art. But a band that formed in exile made amazing music anyway.
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Afropop Premiere: Habib Koite- “Balontan”
February 24, 2014
Afropop is thrilled to be premiering “Balontan,” a new track by Habib Koité, off of his new album, Soô. Soô, which translates “Home” in English, promises to be an album that will celebrate the diversity of Koité’s Malian homeland, incorporating ...<a class="meta-nav" href="http://www.afropop.org/wp/16875/afropop-premiere-habib-koite-balontan/"> Read more »</a>
Toumani Diabaté and Sidiki Diabaté Perform (and Record!) Together
March 19, 2014
A few weeks ago, World Circuit Records announced the first joint musical offering from Malian kora legend Toumani Diabaté and his son, Sidiki Diabaté. Simply titled Toumani and Sidiki, the album is out May 5 and the lead-up to its ...<a class="meta-nav" href="http://www.afropop.org/wp/17353/tomani-and-sidiki-diabate-perform-live-together-for-the-1st-time/"> Read more »</a>
Mysterious Malian Velvet Underground Cover
May 13, 2014
One of the more mysterious and exciting tracks that we have come across lately is “Naked Venus,” the new single by a Malian band called Black Mango. Little information exists about the identity of the band members or how exactly ... Read more »
Anansy Cissé: Mali Overdrive and Free Download of “Aïgouna”
June 09, 2014
Anansy Cissé is one of Bamako’s hottest young guitar talents. So we’re very happy to be able to give out a free download of “Aïgouna,” one of the highlights of his new record Mali Overdrive. Cissé started his career behind ...<a class="meta-nav" href="http://www.afropop.org/wp/18887/anansy-cisse-mali-overdrive-and-free-download-of-aigouna/"> Read more »</a>
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