Boubacar Traoré (born approximately 1942) is a Malian singer-songwriter whose music is often described as "desert blues". He is known for his distinctive raspy voice and his use of traditional African instruments such as the ngoni (a type of lute) and ...
Oumou Sangaré (born February 25, 1968) is a Malian Wassoulou singer, songwriter and composer. She is one of the most popular and critically acclaimed musicians from Mali. Her music is rooted in the Wassoulou tradition, a style of music from the ...
Fatoumata Diawara Fatoumata Diawara (born May 1, 1982) is a Malian singer-songwriter, guitarist and actress. She is best known for her music, which blends traditional Malian music with elements of blues, jazz, and soul. Diawara was born in Abdijan, Côte d'Ivoire, ...
Salif Keita Salif Keita (born August 12, 1949) is a Malian singer-songwriter and former professional footballer. He is known as the "Golden Voice of Africa" and is widely regarded as one of the most influential African musicians of all time. As ...