In the dark and dingy environment of Islington’s Electrowerkz Mali’s ngoni master Bassekou Kouyaté and his family band Ngoni Ba...
On the eve of his first UK tour for some time Rhythm Passport was privileged to interview one of the...
It’s a real joy to see the re-release of this classic album Moussolou (Women), one that has been in my current...
Although the story behind how Aliou Touré, Garba Touré, Oumar Touré and Nathaneal Dembélé became Songhoy Blues is not all...
Housed beneath stained glass by sunset-red rays and drifting smoke, AKA Trio spent an unforgettable night with their Islington audience...
Oumou Sangaré was long ago crowned musical royalty in Mali. Known for her formidable vocals and fearless messages, she is...
Songhoy Blues, the new Malian sensation, can no longer play in their native region because of the music ban imposed...
Mali’s profile on the global music scene has been rising for years, producing any number of internationally renowned artists. Featured...
Aziza Brahim’s new album Abbar el Hamada (out now on Glitterbeat) blew us away on first listening with its haunting tales...
As it turns out, no, she’s not “bad” at all! If you read that her name means “Inna is bad”,...
Oh yes! We’re loving yet another great new release from Mali here at Rhythm Passport. Kamale n’goni player and singer...
The concept behind the AfroCubism collaboration is to celebrate and unite some of Mali and Cuba’s hottest musicians and to...