Bassekou Kouyate

Apr 23, 2024 at 20:00 · Jazzhaus, Freiburg im Breisgau Jazzhaus, Freiburg im Breisgau

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Bassekou Kouyate, from rural Mali near Segu, is a top ngoni proponent. Known for traditional music, he worked with U2, Carlos Santana, and Ali Farka Touré. Married to Ami Sacko, they became Malian folk heroes. Collaborated on "Kulanjan" credited as a genius by Taj Mahal. His band, Ngoni Ba, gained European acclaim with "Segu Blue."