IMN : Updates for Habib Koite

Confirmed Tourdates As Of April 12th, 2012

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February 9th, 2013: Lensic Performing Arts Center Santa Fe, NM USA [Eric Bibb and Habib Koite Brothers in Bamako]
February 10th, 2013: Simms Center for the Performing Arts Albuquerque, NM USA [Eric Bibb and Habib Koite Brothers in Bamako]
February 14th, 2013: Austad Auditorium Ogden, UT USA [Eric Bibb and Habib Koite Brothers in Bamako]
February 15th, 2013: Kuumbwa Jazz Center Santa Cruz, CA USA [Habib Koite and Eric Bibb Brothers in Bamako]
February 16th, 2013: Herbst Theatre San Francisco, CA USA [Eric Bibb and Habib Koite Brothers in Bamako]
February 17th, 2013: Laxson Auditorium Chico, CA USA [Eric Bibb and Habib Koite Brothers in Bamako]
February 19th, 2013: The Triple Door Seattle, WA USA [Erib Bibb and Habib Koite Brothers in Bamako]
March 2nd, 2013: Palais Montcalm Quebec, CANADA [Eric Bibb and Habib Koite Brothers in Bamako]

Habib Koite on PRI's The World

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May 15th, 2008

Here’s a link to Marco Werman’s interview with Habib Koite for the nationally syndicated radio program The World, which aired on Friday the 9th.

Habib Koite and Bamada just wrapped up another successful run through North America last week. The band returns stateside in late July for another round of dates. See Habib’s IMN page for more info and a complete list of dates.

Habib Koité on NPR

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April 29th, 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.

Habib Koite's Afriki Released Today

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September 25th, 2007

After a six-year absence from the recording studio, Malian guitarist Habib Koit and his band Bamada return this fall with a stunning new album, Afriki. With more than 250,000 albums sold around the globe, an appearance on the popular television show Late Night with David Letterman, a duet with Bonnie Raitt on her 2002 album Silver Lining and nearly a thousand concerts on some of the world’s most prestigious stages under his belt, Habib Koit is one of Africa’s most beloved and popular musicians. Afriki, which will be released by Cumbancha on September 25th, 2007, features an appealing set of songs that reflect Habib’s unique and innovative approach to the diverse styles of Malian music.

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Habib Koité Joins Afropop Hall of Fame

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November 14th, 2006

History made at “Putumayo Presents Acoustic Africa,” in New York City
Sean Barlow, Afropop Worldwide

On Tuesday, November 14, 2006, the Afropop Hall of Fame inducted three outstanding artists to its ranks—Habib Koité, Vusi Mahlasela, and Dobet Gnahoré. Past inductees include Youssou N’Dour, Baaba Maal, the Mahotella Queens, and Thomas Mapfumo. The Afropop Hall of Fame honors artists for their artistic excellence, and also their significant role in connecting Americans to Africa .

The 2006 Afropop Hall of Fame took place before a rapturous, sold-out crowd at the B.B. King Blues Club in New York as part of the hugely successful “Putumayo Presents: Acoustic Africa” nation-wide tour. We all felt lucky to be there as this constellation of stars may never appear on the same stage again. And unlike a typical three-set presentation, Habib, Vusi and Dobet all performed on each other’s songs, and interchanged musicians in constantly shifting lineups that added new textures and vocal power to familiar songs, and broke new ground as well. Vusi, who often performs solo, sounded supercharged with a full backing band of mixed musicians from Habib’s and Dobet’s bands. The Vusi Mahlesela and Dobet Gnahoré share the stage show, which ran nearly three hours, concluded spectacularly with the three principals harmonizing together Vusi’s signature “When You Come Back,” Habib’s first hit “Cigerette Abana,” and the SA classic “Pata Pata.” It was a thrilling and rowdy wrap up to one of the most varied nights of music we have ever seen.

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Habib Koité on NPR's All Things Considered

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February 12th, 2004

‘Foly!’ from Mali’s Habib Koite

All Things Considered, February 12, 2004

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Malian guitarist Habib Koite issues a new live album, Foly!. The double-disc release is an attempt to capture the flavor of Koite’s live performances, which bring out the many influences in his blend of Afro-pop, from jazz to classical and rock. Music critic Banning Eyre has a review.