mali

<p>Mysterious two-song release from Mali</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/mysterious-tracks-mali-black-mango/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/mysterious-tracks-mali-black-mango/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/mysterious-t</span><span class="invisible">racks-mali-black-mango/</span></a></p><p>A mysterious two-song release, licensed directly from a group of Bamako musicians who, with the exception of the Souku master Zoumana Tereta, chose to remain anonymous.</p><p>In the last years, the political turmoil in Mali has caused many of the cities clubs to shutdown and dried up other sources of musician income like weddings and […]</p><p><a href="/tags/mali/" rel="tag">#Mali</a> <a href="/tags/soundcloud/" rel="tag">#Soundcloud</a></p>

<p>Mulatu Astatke – Sketches of Ethiopia</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/mulatu-astatke-sketches-ethiopia/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/mulatu-astatke-sketches-ethiopia/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/mulatu-astat</span><span class="invisible">ke-sketches-ethiopia/</span></a></p><p>Sketches of Ethiopia is the first internationally distributed studio album by Ethiopian musician, composer, and arranger Mulatu Astatke, released in 2013.</p><p>The album’s closing track is “Surma”, a collaboration with the Malian singer Fatoumata Diawara, who co-wrote the song with Astatke.<br> <br><a href="/tags/ethiojazz/" rel="tag">#Ethiojazz</a> <a href="/tags/ethiopia/" rel="tag">#Ethiopia</a> <a href="/tags/jazz/" rel="tag">#Jazz</a> <a href="/tags/mali/" rel="tag">#Mali</a> <a href="/tags/mulatuastatke/" rel="tag">#MulatuAstatke</a></p>

<p>Kélétigui Diabaté – Koulandian</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/keletigui-diabate-koulandian/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/keletigui-diabate-koulandian/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/keletigui-di</span><span class="invisible">abate-koulandian/</span></a></p><p>He has been called the “bibliothèque de la musique Africaine” (library of African music) by younger African musicians, multi-instrumentalist Kélétigui Diabaté (1931-2012) was the unsung hero of West African music. Kélétigui was the first balafon player to use two instruments tuned a semitone apart to facilitate playing jazz! [...]</p><p><a href="/tags/balafon/" rel="tag">#Balafon</a> <a href="/tags/instrumental/" rel="tag">#Instrumental</a> <a href="/tags/mali/" rel="tag">#Mali</a> <a href="/tags/manding/" rel="tag">#Manding</a> <a href="/tags/oldafricanmusic/" rel="tag">#OldAfricanMusic</a></p>

<p>Songhoy Blues – Al Hassidi Terei</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/songhoy-blues-al-hassidi-terei/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/songhoy-blues-al-hassidi-terei/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/songhoy-blue</span><span class="invisible">s-al-hassidi-terei/</span></a></p><p>Having fled Gao in 2012, when the city fell to fundamentalists who banned music, four Jimi Hendrix fans founded Songhoy Blues as a response to the obscurantism. Discovered by M.-A. Moreau and Nick Zinner, under the wing of Damon Albarn, influenced by Ali Farka Touré and Baba Salah, their debut album […]</p><p><a href="/tags/desertblues/" rel="tag">#DesertBlues</a> <a href="/tags/mali/" rel="tag">#Mali</a> <a href="/tags/songhai/" rel="tag">#Songhai</a></p>

<p>Malian Music in Exile – trailer (2015)</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/malian-music-exile-trailer/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/malian-music-exile-trailer/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/malian-music</span><span class="invisible">-exile-trailer/</span></a></p><p>Imagine waking up and finding out music has been banned. This is what happened to the characters in “They Will Have to Kill us First.” In Mali, music is a way of life, a prime communication tool and when you hear the music you understand why Mali is renowned as the birthplace of the Blues, […]</p><p><a href="/tags/documentary/" rel="tag">#Documentary</a> <a href="/tags/mali/" rel="tag">#Mali</a></p>

<p>Maravillas de Mali – Rendez-vous chez Fatimata</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/maravillas-mali-rendez-vous-fatimata/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/maravillas-mali-rendez-vous-fatimata/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/maravillas-m</span><span class="invisible">ali-rendez-vous-fatimata/</span></a></p><p>“Rendez-vous chez Fatimata” est la signature d’une lointaine époque musicale, ancrée dans le Danzón (l’un des rythmes au tempo lent, qui s’interconnecte au Son Cubano) avec bien sûr des éléments de rythmes maliens. Avec ce groupe mythique des années 60, c’est toute une nouvelle génération de musiciens qui montait sur scène [...]</p><p><a href="/tags/60smusic/" rel="tag">#60smusic</a> <a href="/tags/afrocuban/" rel="tag">#AfroCuban</a> <a href="/tags/afrolatino/" rel="tag">#AfroLatino</a> <a href="/tags/cuba/" rel="tag">#Cuba</a> <a href="/tags/livemusic/" rel="tag">#LiveMusic</a> <a href="/tags/mali/" rel="tag">#Mali</a></p>

<p>Rokia Traore – Dounia</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/rokia-traore-dounia/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/rokia-traore-dounia/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/rokia-traore</span><span class="invisible">-dounia/</span></a></p><p>Singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Rokia Traoré returned with her album “Tchamantché,” the follow-up to her award winning and critically acclaimed 2003 breakthrough “Bowmboï.”</p><p>The daughter of a Malian diplomat who was posted to the US, Europe, and the Middle East, Traoré studied in Brussels and performed in a rap band before deciding to go back […]</p><p><a href="/tags/mali/" rel="tag">#Mali</a> <a href="/tags/pop/" rel="tag">#Pop</a></p>

<p>Maravillas de Mali – Boogaloo sera Mali</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/maravillas-de-mali-boogaloo-sera-mali/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/maravillas-de-mali-boogaloo-sera-mali/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/maravillas-d</span><span class="invisible">e-mali-boogaloo-sera-mali/</span></a></p><p>Si “Rendez-vous chez Fatimata” était la Face B du 45T (7″) sorti en 1972, la Face A était ce “Boogaloo sera Mali.”</p><p>Les 2 titres ont été réédités en 1983 sur l’album “Les Merveilles Du Mali – Maravillas De Mali”, avec les arrangements de Boncana Maiga.</p><p><a href="/tags/60smusic/" rel="tag">#60smusic</a> <a href="/tags/afrocuban/" rel="tag">#AfroCuban</a> <a href="/tags/afrolatino/" rel="tag">#AfroLatino</a> <a href="/tags/cuba/" rel="tag">#Cuba</a> <a href="/tags/mali/" rel="tag">#Mali</a></p>

<p>Lobi Traore – Bamako Nights</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/lobi-traore-sigui-nyongon-son-fo/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/lobi-traore-sigui-nyongon-son-fo/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/lobi-traore-</span><span class="invisible">sigui-nyongon-son-fo/</span></a></p><p>Ali Farka Toure said Lobi Traore was the greatest Malian guitar player…<br>Here he’s recorded live in “Bamako Nights – Live at Bar Bozo” in 1995.</p><p>Bamako Nights captures the incendiary genius of Lobi Traoré, a soulful singer/songwriter and blazing electric guitarist of Mali, who died too young – just 49 years old – in 2010. […]</p><p><a href="/tags/90smusic/" rel="tag">#90smusic</a> <a href="/tags/alifarkatoure/" rel="tag">#AliFarkaToure</a> <a href="/tags/livemusic/" rel="tag">#LiveMusic</a> <a href="/tags/mali/" rel="tag">#Mali</a></p>

<p>Ali Farka Touré live</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/ali-farka-toure-live/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/ali-farka-toure-live/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/ali-farka-to</span><span class="invisible">ure-live/</span></a></p><p>At least 3 extracts from various documentaries showing Ali Farka Touré live, filmed in the 80s. 3 songs are included: Yulli, Ketiné and Ai Du.</p><p>Ai Du is on the album Talking Timbuktu, recorded with Ry Cooder.</p><p><a href="/tags/alifarkatoure/" rel="tag">#AliFarkaToure</a> <a href="/tags/desertblues/" rel="tag">#DesertBlues</a> <a href="/tags/livemusic/" rel="tag">#LiveMusic</a> <a href="/tags/mali/" rel="tag">#Mali</a> <a href="/tags/oldafricanmusic/" rel="tag">#OldAfricanMusic</a></p>

<p>Toumani and Sidiki Diabate</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/toumani-sidiki-diabate/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/toumani-sidiki-diabate/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/toumani-sidi</span><span class="invisible">ki-diabate/</span></a></p><p>Toumani and Sidiki Diabate, father &amp; son, collaborated on an album of duets. Described as “the finest Toumani collaboration since his classic work with Ali Farka Touré” (The Guardian) ‘Toumani &amp; Sidiki’ is a dialogue conducted through the Kora. Father-and-son collaborations are rare enough but the ties binding Toumani and Sidiki Diabaté are particularly profound […]</p><p><a href="/tags/fullalbum/" rel="tag">#FullAlbum</a> <a href="/tags/kora/" rel="tag">#Kora</a> <a href="/tags/mali/" rel="tag">#Mali</a> <a href="/tags/folk/" rel="tag">#Folk</a></p>

<p>Ali &amp; Toumani – Sabu Yerkoy</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/ali-toumani-sabu-yerkoy/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/ali-toumani-sabu-yerkoy/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/ali-toumani-</span><span class="invisible">sabu-yerkoy/</span></a></p><p>“Sabu Yerkoy” was the second single released in 2010 by Ali Farka Touré &amp; Toumani Diabaté on their “Ali and Toumani” album. As in other tracks on this album, the bass is played by the great Cuban artist Orlando “Cachaíto” López. Ali had been playing this song since the ’60s. It’s his take on Cuban […]</p><p><a href="/tags/afrocuban/" rel="tag">#AfroCuban</a> <a href="/tags/cuba/" rel="tag">#Cuba</a> <a href="/tags/kora/" rel="tag">#Kora</a> <a href="/tags/mali/" rel="tag">#Mali</a> <a href="/tags/folk/" rel="tag">#Folk</a></p>

<p>&quot;Carrying the torch for future generations, before us on stage were Mali&#x27;s truest global ambassadors, speaking in tongues that required no translation.<br>Our only possible response at the end of the show was to breathe in astonished silence and wonder, then treasure deep feelings of gratitude for having been blessed with a gift of truly infinite proportions.&quot;</p><p><a href="/tags/mali/" rel="tag">#Mali</a> <a href="/tags/zanzibar/" rel="tag">#Zanzibar</a> <a href="/tags/sautizabusara/" rel="tag">#SautiZaBusara</a> <a href="/tags/salifkeita/" rel="tag">#SalifKeita</a></p>

<p>Amadou &amp; Mariam – Masiteladi Feat. M</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/amadou-mariam-masiteladi-feat-m/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/amadou-mariam-masiteladi-feat-m/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/amadou-maria</span><span class="invisible">m-masiteladi-feat-m/</span></a></p><p>The song “Masiteladi”, featuring Matthieu Chedid (aka -M-) was released on “Welcome to Mali” in 2008, and was part of a promo album in 2010 with remixes by multiple known DJs or artists (Bob Sinclar, Akon, Mo DJ…).</p><p><a href="/tags/mali/" rel="tag">#Mali</a> <a href="/tags/remixed/" rel="tag">#Remixed</a> <a href="/tags/electro/" rel="tag">#Electro</a></p>

<p>Ali Farka Touré – Safari</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/ali-farka-toure-safari/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/ali-farka-toure-safari/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/ali-farka-to</span><span class="invisible">ure-safari/</span></a></p><p>This track, Safari, is from the posthumous album “Voyageur”, from the legendary African guitarist and singer Ali Farka Touré, that was released on 10th March 2023, produced with Ali’s son Vieux Farka Touré. It is the first release of unheard Touré material since 2010’s posthumous Grammy-winning Ali &amp; Toumani, and features a collection of gems captured […]</p><p><a href="/tags/alifarkatoure/" rel="tag">#AliFarkaToure</a> <a href="/tags/desertblues/" rel="tag">#DesertBlues</a> <a href="/tags/mali/" rel="tag">#Mali</a> <a href="/tags/folk/" rel="tag">#Folk</a></p>

<p>AfroCubism</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/afrocubism/" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>amf.didiermary.fr/afrocubism/</a></p><p>AfroCubism was a dream project: the original intention for Buena Vista Social Club was to be a stellar collaboration of musicians from Mali and Cuba.</p><p>The original plan finally came to life in 2010, with an incredible line-up including Eliades Ochoa, Bassekou Kouyate, Djelimady Tounkara, Toumani Diabaté, Grupo Patria, Kasse Mady Diabaté and Lassana Diabaté. […]</p><p><a href="/tags/cuba/" rel="tag">#Cuba</a> <a href="/tags/fullalbum/" rel="tag">#FullAlbum</a> <a href="/tags/mali/" rel="tag">#Mali</a> <a href="/tags/rumba/" rel="tag">#Rumba</a> <a href="/tags/salsa/" rel="tag">#Salsa</a> <a href="/tags/global/" rel="tag">#Global</a></p>

<p>Balimaya Project – Wolo So</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/balimaya-project-soninka-patronba/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/balimaya-project-soninka-patronba/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/balimaya-pro</span><span class="invisible">ject-soninka-patronba/</span></a></p><p>The Balimaya Project is a collective of 16 musicians in UK (including members of Kokoroko and Seed Ensemble), fusing traditional Mandingo music with Jazz.</p><p>The Balimaya Project synthesizes and bridges London’s bustling jazz circuit with traditional repertoire and folklore of the Mandé peoples of West Africa.</p><p><a href="/tags/documentary/" rel="tag">#Documentary</a> <a href="/tags/jazz/" rel="tag">#Jazz</a> <a href="/tags/mali/" rel="tag">#Mali</a> <a href="/tags/senegal/" rel="tag">#Senegal</a> <a href="/tags/afrojazz/" rel="tag">#AfroJazz</a></p>

<p>Taga Sidibe – Wassoulou Foli</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/taga-sidibe-wassoulou-foli/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/taga-sidibe-wassoulou-foli/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/taga-sidibe-</span><span class="invisible">wassoulou-foli/</span></a></p><p>Magnifique vidéo de Mamadou “Taga” Sidibé en 2009 pour Wassoulou Foli, le titre principal de l’album éponyme, enregistré en prise directe et l’on admirera l’installation de l’ingénieur du son…</p><p>Taga Sidibé est un djembefola renommé de la région du Wassoulou, au sud du Mali. Il s’agit de musique traditionnelle, celle des griots, des guérisseurs, […]</p><p><a href="/tags/documentary/" rel="tag">#Documentary</a> <a href="/tags/drums/" rel="tag">#Drums</a> <a href="/tags/mali/" rel="tag">#Mali</a> <a href="/tags/folk/" rel="tag">#Folk</a></p>

<p>Mama Sissoko – Sekechi</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/mama-badema-sissoko-sekechi/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/mama-badema-sissoko-sekechi/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/mama-badema-</span><span class="invisible">sissoko-sekechi/</span></a></p><p>In the 1970s, the Malian waves were largely influenced by American music, and Mama Sissoko affirmed his affinity for Blues and Soul music, and in particular that of Otis Redding. He is friends with Ali Farka Touré from the mid-80s, they meet and play together amicably. 20 years later, Ali Farka was a world star […]</p><p><a href="/tags/blues/" rel="tag">#Blues</a> <a href="/tags/mali/" rel="tag">#Mali</a> <a href="/tags/ngoni/" rel="tag">#Ngoni</a> <a href="/tags/folk/" rel="tag">#Folk</a></p>

<p>Kamele N’goni…</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/kamele-ngoni/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/kamele-ngoni/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/kamele-ngoni</span><span class="invisible">/</span></a></p><p>J’assiste depuis un certain temps à l’éclosion “soudaine” dans le monde musical, d’un instrument hautement traditionnel, voire mystique, le Kamele N’goni (ou Kamale Ngoni).</p><p>Cet instrument traditionnel fait partie d’une […]</p><p><a href="/tags/burkinafaso/" rel="tag">#BurkinaFaso</a> <a href="/tags/kora/" rel="tag">#Kora</a> <a href="/tags/mali/" rel="tag">#Mali</a> <a href="/tags/manding/" rel="tag">#Manding</a> <a href="/tags/ngoni/" rel="tag">#Ngoni</a></p>

<p>Ali &amp; Toumani – Samba Geladio</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/ali-toumani-samba-geladio/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/ali-toumani-samba-geladio/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/ali-toumani-</span><span class="invisible">samba-geladio/</span></a></p><p>Samba Geladio est un extrait de l’album posthume d’Ali Farka Touré avec Toumani Diabaté.<br>Ce morceau est basé sur l’histoire, ou épopée peule, racontée par les griots du Fouta Toro, du Prince Samba Gueladio Diegui qui dut lutter contre son oncle et ses fils à la mort de son père, pour cause de partage […]</p><p><a href="/tags/alifarkatoure/" rel="tag">#AliFarkaToure</a> <a href="/tags/mali/" rel="tag">#Mali</a> <a href="/tags/folk/" rel="tag">#Folk</a></p>

<p>Ali Farka Toure &amp; Ry Cooder – Talking Timbuktu</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/ali-farka-toure-ry-cooder-talking-timbuktu/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/ali-farka-toure-ry-cooder-talking-timbuktu/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/ali-farka-to</span><span class="invisible">ure-ry-cooder-talking-timbuktu/</span></a></p><p>Mon correspondant allemand m’a offert cet album, Talking Timbuktu, pour mon anniversaire, il y a des années. Je me suis littéralement forcé à l’écouter, car c’était un cadeau…</p><p>Je vais probablement me faire lyncher, mais je n’ai jamais accroché. C’est beau, c’est bien fait, etc.<br>Le côté guitare et “desert blues&quot; [...]</p><p><a href="/tags/alifarkatoure/" rel="tag">#AliFarkaToure</a> <a href="/tags/blues/" rel="tag">#Blues</a> <a href="/tags/desertblues/" rel="tag">#DesertBlues</a> <a href="/tags/fullalbum/" rel="tag">#FullAlbum</a> <a href="/tags/mali/" rel="tag">#Mali</a> <a href="/tags/songhai/" rel="tag">#Songhai</a></p>

<p>Keletigui Diabate Feat. Habib Koite – Summertime at Bamako</p><p><a href="https://amf.didiermary.fr/keletigui-diabate-habib-koite-summertime-bamako/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="amf.didiermary.fr/keletigui-diabate-habib-koite-summertime-bamako/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">amf.didiermary.fr/keletigui-di</span><span class="invisible">abate-habib-koite-summertime-bamako/</span></a></p><p>Summertime at Bamako is a track on Kélétigui Diabaté’s album “Sandiya” with Habib Koité on guitar. The master balafonist revisits American composer George Gershwin’s Summertime from Porgy &amp; Bess (1935). </p><p><a href="/tags/balafon/" rel="tag">#Balafon</a> <a href="/tags/cover/" rel="tag">#Cover</a> <a href="/tags/instrumental/" rel="tag">#Instrumental</a> <a href="/tags/jazz/" rel="tag">#Jazz</a> <a href="/tags/mali/" rel="tag">#Mali</a> <a href="/tags/afrojazz/" rel="tag">#AfroJazz</a></p>

<p>Fatoumata Diawara - Djanne<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uh6OQ7vvcd0" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uh6OQ7vvcd0"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uh6OQ7</span><span class="invisible">vvcd0</span></a></p><p>With colourful beadwork and the isicholo hat worn by married Zulu women.</p><p><a href="/tags/mali/" rel="tag">#Mali</a></p>

<p>Ballaké Sissoko - Nan Sira Madi<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_J4VUFahKs" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_J4VUFahKs"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_J4VU</span><span class="invisible">FahKs</span></a></p><p>A Colors show in 2021.</p><p><a href="/tags/mali/" rel="tag">#Mali</a> <a href="/tags/kora/" rel="tag">#Kora</a></p>