As we get ready to fly out to Ghana to meet with local music studios, it is very inspiring to listen to Baaba Maal singing in Kirina, Mali. He’s there with the Playing For Change foundation, who have started building music schools in Africa. In their own words: “The Playing For Change Foundation is building [...]
Baba Salah, Pentatonic Songhai goodness – in French!
on April 7, 2010
Our friend Toni Polo of Radio Groovalizacion has spent the last few months in Bamako, digging deep into the rich musical traditions of Mali. He recently interviewed Baba Salah, a musician we featured on our first compilation Akwaaba wo Africa, and more importantly one of Mali’s most celebrated artist – yet a relatively unknown musician [...]
Alou Sangaré acoustic in Bamako
on March 8, 2010
Thanks to Toni Polo of Radio Groovalización for this beautiful piece he cut with Alou days ago in Bamako.
Iba Diabaté “Mouna” available in iTunes
on January 26, 2010
Yeah… we’re hams! Couldn’t resist but post this massive feature courtesy of our friends over at iTunes. If this is any indication, Iba’s album is well worth checking out. Thanks again to Bruno & the iTunes US team for helping us push this fabulous music!!
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