Bestelling Artists from Malian Pop on Calabash Music

Tinariwen

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:08:18 -0500

Tinariwen is a Touareg group from the southern Sahara whose music is close to the blues of Ali Farka Toure only edgier, deeper and meaner.

Rokia Traore

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:08:18 -0500

"Rokia Traore not only sold out Zankel Hall, Carnegie Hall's sublime new venue, but along with her seven piece band, she proved that hers is one of the most formidable stage acts in today's African music. It is impressive that Rokia has become so successful while making so few compromises to the mainstream music market. Her group sound is deep and authentic. There is no drum kit, only calabash, djembe and hand percussion. All the melodic interplay comes from two ngonis and one balafon." -- Afropop Worldwide

Vieux Farka Toure

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:08:18 -0500

Since his infancy, Bouriema “Vieux Farka” Touré has been enamored with the music of his father, Ali Farka Touré. He grew up both in Mali’s capital city, Bamako, and in his father’s home-town of Niafu

Festival in the Desert

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:08:18 -0500

Recorded live at what has to be the coolest music festival of 2003. -- Afropop Worldwide

Abdoulaye Diabate

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:08:18 -0500

Abdoulaye Diabaté is a mega star in Mali.

Baba Salah

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:08:18 -0500

Baba's silky tenor voice and unique guitar style have made him a huge hit in Mali

Salif Keita

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:08:18 -0500

Salif Keita ranks among the most celebrated African singers who ever lived.

Doussou Bagayoko

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:08:18 -0500

Doussou Bagayogo is a young and talented malian singer.

Salif Keita & Mory Kante

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:08:18 -0500

Rail Band : One the most legendary names of African music. Mory Kante, Salif Keita and Djelimady Tounkara.....

Mama Sissoko

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:08:18 -0500

One of the most in-demand session guitarists in Mali produces his first solo recording.