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Mah Damba
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Mah Damba (born Mah Sissoko in Bamako, Mali, 1965) is a traditional griot singer. She comes from a family of griots: her father, Djeli Baba… read moreMah Damba (born Mah Sissoko in Bamako, Mali, 1965) is a traditional griot singer. She comes from a family of griots: her father, Djeli Baba Sissoko (not to be confused with the younger musician Baba Sissoko), was a griot and her aunt, Fa… read moreMah Damba (born Mah Sissoko in Bamako, Mali, 1965) is a traditional griot singer. She comes from a family of griots: her father, Djeli Baba Sissoko (not to be confused with the younger musician Baba Sissoko), was a griot and her aunt, Fanta Damba, is also considered a top vocalist. Early in her c… read more -
Sali Sidibe
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Sali Sidibé (Mali, 1959 - February 8, 2019) was a Malian singer and songwriter. Born in a village in the Wassoulou region of southern Mali,… read moreSali Sidibé (Mali, 1959 - February 8, 2019) was a Malian singer and songwriter. Born in a village in the Wassoulou region of southern Mali, Sali Sidibe sang in Bambara. With her gutsy, neo-traditional vocals set to a unique blend of dida… read moreSali Sidibé (Mali, 1959 - February 8, 2019) was a Malian singer and songwriter. Born in a village in the Wassoulou region of southern Mali, Sali Sidibe sang in Bambara. With her gutsy, neo-traditional vocals set to a unique blend of didai, sigui, and sogonikun dance rhythms, Sali Sidibe is one of… read more -
Ami Koita
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Ami Koita is a female griot singer from Mali singing in Mandinka. The spelling of her name is unclear, and she's called Ami Koïta, Amy… read moreAmi Koita is a female griot singer from Mali singing in Mandinka. The spelling of her name is unclear, and she's called Ami Koïta, Amy Koita and Amy Koïta, too.The spelling of the name results from the colonial heritage, which chang… read moreAmi Koita is a female griot singer from Mali singing in Mandinka. The spelling of her name is unclear, and she's called Ami Koïta, Amy Koita and Amy Koïta, too.The spelling of the name results from the colonial heritage, which changes the spelling from French to English, etc. Generally, howe… read more -
Abdoulaye Diabate
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Abdoulaye Diabaté From Wikipedia Abdoulaye Diabaté is a famous singer and guitarist who was born to Griot family in Kela, Mali in 1956. He … read moreAbdoulaye Diabaté From Wikipedia Abdoulaye Diabaté is a famous singer and guitarist who was born to Griot family in Kela, Mali in 1956. He has at least twenty years of experience in contemporary and popular music. Life Abdoulaye Diabaté … read moreAbdoulaye Diabaté From Wikipedia Abdoulaye Diabaté is a famous singer and guitarist who was born to Griot family in Kela, Mali in 1956. He has at least twenty years of experience in contemporary and popular music. Life Abdoulaye Diabaté was raised in the Mande tradition to a djali family (traditi… read more -
Ifang Bondi
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Ifang Bondi, meaning "take out yourself" in Mandinka language, grew out of the former Gambian band called the Super Eagles. Found… read moreIfang Bondi, meaning "take out yourself" in Mandinka language, grew out of the former Gambian band called the Super Eagles. Founded in the 60's the Super Eagles was the undisputed top group in the Gambia and Senegal. In 19… read moreIfang Bondi, meaning "take out yourself" in Mandinka language, grew out of the former Gambian band called the Super Eagles. Founded in the 60's the Super Eagles was the undisputed top group in the Gambia and Senegal. In 1968 they toured Ghana, making an enormous impact with their v… read more -
Kasse Mady Diabate
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Kassé Mady Diabate (Kéla, Mali, 1949 - 24 May 2018) was a Malian griot singer. The Diabatés are one of the two biggest griots families. The… read moreKassé Mady Diabate (Kéla, Mali, 1949 - 24 May 2018) was a Malian griot singer. The Diabatés are one of the two biggest griots families. Their ancestor Morykaba Diabaté fought with Soundjata in the 13th century. Kela is the capital of the… read moreKassé Mady Diabate (Kéla, Mali, 1949 - 24 May 2018) was a Malian griot singer. The Diabatés are one of the two biggest griots families. Their ancestor Morykaba Diabaté fought with Soundjata in the 13th century. Kela is the capital of the griots, the Mecca of musical tradition. All of his cousins,… read more -
Kandia Kouyate
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Argile feat. Barry Sangare
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Argile-recordings with Malian N'Goni-harp player Barry Sangare and South-Indian percussionist Ramesh Shotham. A cross between Wasulu a… read moreArgile-recordings with Malian N'Goni-harp player Barry Sangare and South-Indian percussionist Ramesh Shotham. A cross between Wasulu and Indian music with a touch of reggae and a taste of jazz! Includes a wonderful 17 minute version… read moreArgile-recordings with Malian N'Goni-harp player Barry Sangare and South-Indian percussionist Ramesh Shotham. A cross between Wasulu and Indian music with a touch of reggae and a taste of jazz! Includes a wonderful 17 minute version of Abdullah Ibrahim Dollar Brand's composition "Ishmael". View wiki -
Coumba Sidibe
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