Rough Guide to the Music of Mali

Mali is a fabled land of musical giants and this Rough Guide features the towering figures of Oumou Sangare, Ali Farka Toure and Basekou Kouyate. However the music of Mali is now under threat as never before. In the words of singer Fatoumata Diawara, "music has always brought hope in Mali. Music has always been strong and spiritual." Malian bluesman Samba Toure is a protege of the legendary Ali Farka Toure. Touring with Farka Toure, Samba was profoundly influenced and began creating his own style of Songhai Blues. Bursting with energy, this is Samba's tribute to his mentor and the continuation of a desert blues legacy.CD with Bonus CD: Samba Toure - 'Songhai Blues: Homage to Ali Farka Toure' Vinyl - 180 Gram Vinyl has download for complete package.