Mali Music
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- For general music from Mali, see Malian music.
Mali Music is a 2002 album by musician Damon Albarn
Damon Albarn
Damon Albarn is an English singer-songwriter and record producer who has been involved in many high profile projects, coming to prominence as the frontman and primary songwriter of Britpop band Blur...
in collaboration with Malian musicians Afel Bocoum
Afel Bocoum
Afel Bocoum is a musician from Mali, noted as a singer and guitarist. He began his career as a member of Ali Farka Toure's group ASCO, and Toure is often regarded as his mentor. Both men come from the town of Niafunke on the River Niger, and are members of the Sonrai people...
, Toumani Diabaté
Toumani Diabaté
Toumani Diabaté is a Malian kora player. In addition to performing the traditional music of Mali, he has also been involved in cross-cultural collaborations with flamenco, blues, jazz, and other international styles.-Biography:...
& Friends, and also featuring a cameo from Ko Kan Ko Sata
Ko Kan Ko Sata
Ko Kan Ko Sata is a musician from southern Mali. She plays the kamelen n'goni, a traditional eight-stringed lute, and is said to be the only woman who plays this instrument....
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Track listing
- Spoons
- Bamako City
- Le Relax
- Nabintou Diakité (live recording)
- Makelekele
- The Djembe
- Tennessee Hotel
- Niger
- 4AM at Toumani's
- Institut National Des Arts
- Kela Village
- Griot Village
- Le Hogon
- Sunset Coming On
- Ko Kan Ko Sata Doumbia on River
- Les Escrocs