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Sona Jobarteh
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Afel Bocoum
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Afel Bocoum (born 1955) is a musician from Mali, noted as a singer and guitarist. He began his career as a member of Ali Farka Toure's… read moreAfel Bocoum (born 1955) is a musician from Mali, noted as a singer and guitarist. He began his career as a member of Ali Farka Toure's group ASCO, and Toure is often regarded as his mentor. Both men come from the town of Niafunke on… read moreAfel Bocoum (born 1955) is a musician from Mali, noted as a singer and guitarist. He began his career as a member of Ali Farka Toure's group ASCO, and Toure is often regarded as his mentor. Both men come from the town of Niafunke on the River Niger, and are members of the Sonrai people. Boco… read more -
Baaba Maal
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Fatoumata Diawara
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Miriam Makeba
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Ali Farka Touré and Ry Cooder
88,303 listeners
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Tinariwen
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Ali Farka Touré & Toumani Diabaté
67,320 listeners
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