Mali

Tinariwen 

Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors Tinariwen is a multi-generational, Grammy-winning band whose music, a fusion of West African traditional music and electric rock’n’roll, speaks directly to the feeling of longing, a sound that critics have dubbed “desert blues.” The journey of Read more…

By Asiama Godson, ago
Mali

Rokia Koné

Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors Rokia Koné is a formidable force with, best recognized globally for her work with the ensemble Les Amazones d’Afrique. With a voice that soars—pure, clear, and true—above bass and synthesizers, traditional drumming, and irresistible Mande guitar Read more…

By Asiama Godson, ago
Mali

Les Amazones d’Afrique

Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors Les Amazones d’Afrique is a driving spark that welcomes diverse talents, beautiful, forceful melodies that call for women’s and girls’ rights, and a melting pot of traditional and young entrants. The all-female ensemble of West African Read more…

By Asiama Godson, ago
Mali

Inna Modja

Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors Inspired by famed world musician Salif Keita, Malian vocalist Inna Modja eventually renounced her African origins in favour of a commercial soul-pop style influenced by her globe-trotting past. Born Inna Bocoum in Bamako, Mali, her music Read more…

By Asiama Godson, ago
Mali

Ami Yerewolo

Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors A badass with undeniable talent, Ami Yerewolo is the first Malian female hip-hop artist to make a name for herself in the male-dominated rap scene. Yerewolo’s energetic music combines traditional Malian components with swift drumming, current beats, Read more…

By Asiama Godson, ago
Afrobeats

Sidiki Diabaté

Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors Sidiki Diabaté is a singer and producer from Mali. Sidiki was born in 1992 in Bamako. He comes from a lineage of griots and musicians. His dad is Toumani Diabaté and he is grandson of Sidiki Read more…

By Kelvin Dokodi, ago
Mali

Aya Nakamura

Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors Aya Danioko well known as Aya Nakamura is a French female R&B singer from Mali. She was born on 10th May 1995 in Bamako but later immigrated to France with her family. She is the oldest of five siblings. She Read more…

By Hayford Eugene, ago
Afrobeats

Grand M

Generic selectors Exact matches only Search in title Search in content Post Type Selectors Grand M is a Malian musician and comedian who shot into the limelight thanks to his unique laughter and facial expression. His real name is Mohamed Nantoume. Grand M., his stage name, comes from a joke satirizing Read more…

By ProfileAbility, ago