Bestelling Artists from Mali on Calabash Music

Tinariwen

Thu, 22 May 2008 09:50:42 -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.

Africando

Thu, 22 May 2008 09:50:42 -0500

You're in Africa! You're in Cuba! You're in New York! You're in the world of Africando!

Rokia Traore

Thu, 22 May 2008 09:50:42 -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

Boubacar Traore

Thu, 22 May 2008 09:50:42 -0500

Boubacar (Kar Kar) Traoré is considered one of Mali's greatest musical treasures.

Habib Koite

Thu, 22 May 2008 09:50:42 -0500

Malian guitar virtuoso Habib Koité is known for his unique approach to playing the guitar.

Markus James

Thu, 22 May 2008 09:50:42 -0500

Savor this collaboration between Markus James and a group of Malian musicians.

Ballake Sissoko

Thu, 22 May 2008 09:50:42 -0500

Ballake is one of the best kora players of the new generation.

Neba Solo

Thu, 22 May 2008 09:50:42 -0500

Neba Solo has blurred the line between modern and traditional music in a remarkable way.

Vieux Farka Toure

Thu, 22 May 2008 09:50:42 -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

Amadou & Mariam

Thu, 22 May 2008 09:50:42 -0500

Amadou and Mariam's music connects America's Mississippi delta, Mali and the Middle East.