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Tag: Griot

July 31, 2020July 31, 2020 WTM

Mowgan completes trio of electronic albums that harness sublime vocal talent and musicianship via Mali, Benin, Nigeria, NYC and France on Mow Records

October 23, 2019October 23, 2019 WTM

Senagalese Diabel Cissokho to release fifth album ‘Rhythm of the Griot’, first single ‘Barakhama’ sets blues and story telling tone

September 7, 2017 WTM

Trio Da Kali and Kronos Quartet drop chart topping debut ‘Ladilikan’ next week

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