Kosmo Sound & Imane Guemssy release ‘Bacha Hamou’, the first single on their upcoming EP ‘Makasima’, which will be shared with the world on 13 December 2024. This new collaboration with Guemssy introduces an exciting fusion of traditional Gnawa sounds and Kosmo Sound’s signature groove-heavy style. The result is a vibrant musical bridge between ancient […]
Aboubakar Traoré and his band Balima are proud to announce the release of their newest masterpiece, “Sababu”, on vinyl and CD format. The album SABABU is a vibrant ode to the quest for the opportunities that shape our existence. We are invited to seize the infinite chances open to us, capable of leading us to […]
‘Mashrab the Madman’, the first single of Soolmaan’s upcoming album, is out now! Their full album ‘Kashgul’ will be released on January 24th 2025. Soolmaan is a sextet led by Belgian oud player Tristan Driessens, accompanied by Nathan Daems, Christos Barbas, Annemie Osborne, Andrea Piccioni and Levent Yildirim. Bringing sound tableaus that float freely between […]
The Mandingo Empire extended over most of West Africa from the 13th to the 16th century. Turamagan Traoré, an eminent warrior chief, served the Empire from its very beginnings. His merits were praised by the griots, and his story has been passed down from generation to generation. To pay tribute to Turamagan is to […]
