Mali: Lucy Duran On the Life and Music of Toumani Diabaté
[Afropop] When we at Afropop Worldwide learned that the great Malian kora player Toumani Diabaté had died of kidney failure this past July (2024), we knew we had to find a special way to honor him. We had known him for nearly 35 years, and had man…
Mali: Mali’s Amadou and Mariam Celebrate Five Decades in Music
[Afropop] Mali’s Grammy-nominated Afro-rock sensation, Amadou and Mariam, once billed as “The Blind Couple of Mali” have had a big year this year. They recently played a cover of a Serge Gainsbourg song at the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralym…
Mali: Mali’s Kora Star Toumani Diabaté – a Personal Reflection By His Music Producer
[The Conversation Africa] The untimely death of Mali’s Toumani Diabaté at the age of 58 has shocked the music world. The sheer number of tributes, including those from superstar African musicians Youssou N’Dour from Senegal and Salif Keita from Ma…
West Africa: French Minister Denies Boycotting African Artists After Visa Suspension
[RFI] France’s Culture Minister on Friday said the suspension of visas for artists from Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso was due to security concerns in light of the recent military coups in those countries and in no way a “boycott”.
Mali: Musician Salif Keïta Drops Transitional Council for Role in Mali Junta’s Govt
[allAfrica] Harare — The musician known as The Golden Voice of Africa, Salif Keita, is now a special advisor to the military junta’s leader in Mali, AFP reports.
Mali: Fatoumata Diawara – London Ko
[Afropop] Fatoumata Diawara’s latest album, “London Ko,” is an uplifting musical journey that lly blends electronic music with the rich traditions of Malian Wassoulou music. The production of this album creates a mesmerizing fusion that showcases Diawa…
Mali: Musician Salif Keïta Resigns From Transitional Parliament
[allAfrica] Harare — Salif Keta, a well-known musician from Mali, has left the assembly that the military, which has been in charge since 2020, established to serve as a legislative body, APA News reports.