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mmr

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In this episode you'll learn

・How Habib Koité combines Malian traditions with contemporary songwriting
・The historical foundations of Mali's diverse musical culture
・Why Malian guitar styles are unique within African music

#HabibKoité
#MalianMusic
#WestAfricanMusic

youtu.be/LSqpHGKIJj4

Habib Koité and the Quiet Revolution of Malian Music

YouTube video by Monumental Movement

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July 28, 2026 at 7:59 PM

Bas Langereis

@bazbo.bsky.social

#NP: #NowPlaying:

Habib Koité & Bamada - 'Fôly! - Live Around The World' (2cd) (2003)

Fantastic collection of live recordings by Senegalian born Malian musician #HabibKoité and his group #Bamada, featuring his impressive guitar style and his uplifting and infectious African dance music. 'Fôly!'

October 2, 2026 at 6:19 PM

mmr

@mmr3cords.bsky.social

#HabibKoite
#MMRコラム

20世紀末、アフリカ大陸の音楽は新しい形で世界へと浸透していった。ナイジェリアのフェラ・クティが“政治的アフロビート”を掲げたのに対し、マリ共和国出身のHabib Koitéは...

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【コラム】 Habib Koité & Bamadaとマリ共和国の音楽的・文化的背景

Habib Koité & Bamada ― マリの弦が奏でる“静かな革命”

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November 2, 2025 at 7:01 AM

Bas Langereis

@bazbo.bsky.social

#NP: #NowPlaying:

Habib Koité & Bamada - 'Ma Ya' (1998)

Senegalian born Malian musician #HabibKoité and his group #Bamada made a wonderful album featuring his impressive guitar style and his storytelling and protest songs. This is a fantastic album.

September 15, 2026 at 4:22 PM

monumental-movement-records

@monumental-movement-records.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy

In this episode you'll learn

・How Habib Koité combines Malian traditions with contemporary songwriting
・The historical foundations of Mali's diverse musical culture
・Why Malian guitar styles are unique within African music

#HabibKoité
#malianmusic
#westafricanmusic

https://youtu.be/LSqpHGKIJj4

July 28, 2026 at 8:01 PM