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Artist: Kagbe Sidibe
One of Mali's lesser-known artists, Kagbe Sidibe has been enchanting audiences in her homeland since the 1960s. A former member of Mali's Ensemble National, Sidibe has continued to develop her unique approach to the sogoninkun style as a soloist. Accompanied by her band, which includes guitarists Bayini Koita and Amadou Bagayoko, Sidibe's vocals... [+] Read More
Artist: Sali Sidibe
With her gutsy, neo-traditional vocals set to a unique blend of didai, sigui, and sogonikun dance rhythms, Sali Sidibe is one of Mali's greatest vocalists. Recording her first singles in the '60s, she helped to lay the foundation for the Wassoulou music of the '80s. According to RootsWorld, "A mixture of stark beauty and tonal richness, the... [+] Read More
Artist: Coumba Sidibe
Artist: Mamou Sidibe
Artist: Sega Sidibe
Artist: National Ensemble Of Mali
One of the first things that Modibo Keita did, upon ascending to the presidency of Mali in 1961, was instruct a former classmate, Nfa Bourama Sacko, to assemble a musical group. Initially named Ensemble Internationale, this group became known as the National Ensemble of Mali. A breeding ground for talented musicians, the ensemble provided early... [+] Read More
