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Tuesday April 29, 2008

Habib Koite Releases First Album in Six Years

News & Notes , April 29, 2008

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After a six-year absence from the recording studio, musician Habib Koité and his band, Bamada, are back with a new CD, titled Afriki.

Farai Chideya talks with Koité about his style of blending the musical traditions of his Malian homeland with contemporary influences.



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