Recent. Both men come from the town of Niafunke on the River Niger, and are members of the Sonrai people. | Artists: Habib Koite Manou Gallo, Kareyce Fotso, Driss El Maloumi, Aly Keïta, Acoustic Africa 2 (featuring Habib Koité, Oliver Mtukudzi & Afel Bocoum), Afel Bocoum, Dobet Gnahoré, Driss El Maloumi - Ballaké Sissoko - … Afel Bocoum (born 1955) is a musician from Mali, noted as a singer and guitarist. Veteran Malian musician Afel Bocoum released a superb album that continues to explore the Malian blues traditions. Barke Dawi Afel Bocoum. In Afel Bocoum’s case, this parental disapproval was all the more perplexing, given that his father, Abakina Ousmane Bocoum, aka “Kodda,” was one of the most famous njarka players of the twentieth century. Contre-Jour Belgium. Afel Bocoum is among the last of a breakthrough generation of African musicians who cross-pollinated their own traditional music with the new sounds that arrived from all over the world throughout the 20th century. It was recorded along the banks of the Niger River, during a five-day break from working on Toure's album Niafunke. As a boy, Afel Bocoum idolized Touré, eventually becoming a member of his band and, thanks to Touré, getting his own international record deal. Lyrics for top songs by Afel Bocoum. That deal has slowly borne fruit—Bocoum’s World Circuit debut, Alkibar, was released in 1999; Lindé, is itss follow-up. searching all Bandcamp tracks and albums Bandcamp. The Afrobeat collective continues to impress with a solid release. Afel Bocoum is among the last of a breakthrough generation of African musicians who cross-pollinated their own traditional music with the new sounds that arrived from all over the world throughout the 20th century. reviews. ... Acoustic Africa in concert Acoustic Africa 2 (featuring Habib Koité, Oliver Mtukudzi & Afel Bocoum Songs Download- Listen to Afel Bocoum songs MP3 free online. Add lyrics. Afel Bocoum: Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba feat. We can't make head nor tail of this new Ryley Walker album. Abacabok by Tartit, released 01 September 2006 1. 194 Followers, 33 Following, 14 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Afel Bocoum (@afelbocoumofficial) Tinki Hiiri from the album Acoustic Africa in concert by Acoustic Africa 2 (featuring Habib Koité, Oliver Mtukudzi & Afel Bocoum) Buy Now Wishlist Wishlist Hear More Celebrated Malian songwriter and guitarist Afel Bocoum has released his new studio album ‘Lindé’ through World Circuit Records on 4th September 2020. Stream Aminata Wassidjé Traoré - Tamala, a playlist by Akwaaba Music from desktop or your mobile device The first single ‘Avion’ is available to stream now. Afel Bocoum. Afel Bocoum. Eha Ehenia 4. Al Jahalat 5. T HE PRESS RELEASE: “Celebrated Malian songwriter and guitarist Afel Bocoum’s new studio album is Lindé. play. Doische, Belgium. 6.5K likes. Celebrated Malian songwriter and guitarist Afel Bocoum will release his new studio album ‘Lindé’ through World Circuit Records on 4th September. Fafaye Yo Afel Bocoum. 1 Apr 2021. Antibalas (USA) Antibalas – Fu Chronicles – Daptone Records. Afel Bocoum (Ali Farka Touré,Damon Alburn) The evolution of Haiku rose from the ashes of a Malian tribute band where lead “Exciting and Unusual” Declan O’Rourke (#1 Irish Album) “I love the beautiful melodies and intricate guitar work” Julie Feeney (#1 Irish Album) “This is my s**t” Mik Pyro (Republic of Loose #1 Irish Album) Doische, Belgium. He sings here of friends and family, daily work, and hopes for peace and national unity and pride. Afel Bocoum, Damon Albarn, Toumani Diabaté, Ko Kan Ko Sata: Awa Poulo feat. Afel Bocoum, though, is ultimately the heart and the hub of his work. reviews. Celebrated Malian songwriter and guitarist Afel Bocoum has released his new studio album ‘Lindé’ through World Circuit Records on 4th September 2020. Bocoum is an agricultural advisor by profession. reviews. 01. Both men come from the town of Niafunke on the River Niger, and are members of the Sonrai people. Bocoum is an agricultural advisor by profession. That deal has slowly borne fruit—Bocoum’s World Circuit debut, Alkibar, was released in 1999; Lindé, is itss follow-up. As a boy, Afel Bocoum idolized Touré, eventually becoming a member of his band and, thanks to Touré, getting his own international record deal. Afel Bocoum. Artist: Afel Bocoum Title: Linde Product Type: VINYL LP Vinyl LP pressing. Named after the wild expanse near Bocoum’s hometown of Niafunké, Lindé is a blend of deep tradition and audacious innovation. Post-rock newcomers and veterans alike will love this new Godspeed album. Although not a hereditary musician, his father Abakina Ousmane Bocoum, aka Kodda, was the best-known njarka (one string fiddle) and njerkle (one string guitar) player in the region. 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 Touré's group ASCO, and Toure is often regarded as his mentor. The songs pack a message that is both specific to Bocoum’s homeland but also universal. 2020 release. www.lequai.tv In 1978, Afel Bocoum finished his studies at a government agricultural school and began working as an agricultural development worker. ali farka toure. Afel Bocoum, Damon Albarn, Toumani Diabaté, Ko Kan Ko Sata: 4:09: Bamako City (live, 2014-11-15: Royal Albert Hall, London, UK) Damon Albarn & The Heavy Seas feat. Afel Bocoum & Madou Sidiki Diabaté: 6:23: Bamako City (live, 2014-11-16: Royal Albert Hall, London, UK) Damon Albarn & The Heavy Seas feat. Afel Bocoum was born in Niafunké, the home town of Ali Farka Touré, in 1955 to a Songhai father and Fulani mother. 02. He began his career as a member of Ali Farka Toure's group ASCO, and Toure is often regarded as his mentor. 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