Malian guitarist Habib Koité, along with his band Bamada, return to the music stage with the album Afriki after a six-year absence from the recording studio. The CD is packaged in a matte-finish digipak including a 32-page booklet of song lyrics, select English translations, and exclusive photos.
Lakou Mizik is a multigenerational collective of Haitian musicians formed in the aftermath of the devastating 2010 earthquake. The group includes elder legends and rising young talents. Habib Koité & Bamada
Omara "Bombino" Moctar, a young Tuareg guitarist and songwriter, was raised during an era of armed struggles for independence and violent suppression by government forces. Habib Koité & Bamada
The Malian band had their equipment destroyed by radical extremists; Sahel Sounds is donating all proceeds from this release to the band. Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 6, 2024