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Music of Mali

The music has died in northern Mali as Islamic extremists exert control

Arts, Culture & Media

Northern Mali was taken over by militants and Islamic extremists and now they’re in the process of implementing a system of Sharia law in that part of the country. That’s meant an end to musical performances across the part of the country controlled by the extremists.

Malian Musician Fatoumata Diawara Gives Voice to Women in Debut Album

Mali’s Festival in the Desert Wins a Freedom of Musical Expression Award

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The World

DJ Tom Schnabel Pays Tribute to Two Late African Artists

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The World

Neba Solo: Mali’s Balafon Master

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The World

Benefits to Help Refugees from Northern Mali

Arts, Culture & Media

We highlight two musical efforts to help refugees fleeing violence in northern Mali. First, a concert in New York this weekend, dubbed “Musicians for Mali.” Then, a new CD called “Songs For Desert Refugees.”

The World

Khaira Arby loves Timbuktu

Arts, Culture & Media

The subject of today’s Global Hit is music with a message. Simple messages really. They’re sung by Malian musician Khaira Arby. One message is about her love for the city Timbuktu. The other message Khaira Arby wants to convery is women’s rights.

The World

Field support in Afghanistan

Conflict & Justice

In Afghanistan, 140,000 US and NATO troops are fighting the resurgent Taliban. 30,000 them have arrived in just the past eight months, that’s put a strain on the troops who build the bases and keep the supplies coming. The World’s Ben Gilbert reports.

The World

Mali’s Vieux Farka Toure rocks World Cup ceremony

Arts, Culture & Media

The vuvuzela was heard at every World Cup match in South Africa. Thousands of them in unison were annoying and dangerous to the ears. But there were pleasing sounds as well. Malian musician Vieux Farka Toure played in Johannesburg.