Le Hogon in Bamako

Le Hogon in Bamako

Here's an interesting article about Le Hogon, one of Bamako, Mali's prime spots for live music. We heard Toumani...

Griot tradition today

A griot - or jeli - is a storyteller, poet and musician in West African society. Its traditions are inherited from...

Toumani Diabaté

Through Amsatou and her boss Igo, I was put in touch with one Mali's most famous kora player, Mr Toumani Diabaté...