Tag Archives: Sahel Sounds

SONG OF THE DAY Wau Wau Collectif – Mouhamodou Lo and His Children

Posted on September 19, 2021 by The Listening Post Blog

“There are all different species of fish swimming around, but together they make the ocean.” (Arouna Kane) This curious little amble of sunshine is the most delightful thing; a floaty dream of sonic rainbows that simply makes you feel really … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Alkibar Junior – Soukabe Mali

Posted on April 16, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

Hailing from Niafounké, a town on the banks of the river Niger (and birthplace of Ali Farka Touré), Alkibar Junior is a Malian Blues band that plays the traditional sounds of Northern Malian Blues or, to be more precise, Sonrai/Songhoi … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Mdou Moctar – Ibitlan

Posted on February 21, 2020 by The Listening Post Blog

It takes a lot of determination to go against the grain of ancient religious traditions, but for Nigerian artist Mahamadou Souleymane, a.k.a Mdou Moctar, this is exactly what he had to do in order to follow his musical calling.  Growing … Continue reading →

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