Neba Solo, Abdoulaye Diabate, Habib Koite
A gathering of some of Mali's most popular musicians, some known internationally and some just famous locally, in the town of Segou on the banks of the Niger River. Lucy Duran introduces music from balafon virtuoso Neba Solo, singer Abdoulaye Diabate and star singer-songwriter Habib Koite.
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Music Festival in Segou
On the banks of the River Niger in Mali Lucy Duran attends the music festival in Segou.
Duration: 08:44
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Abdoulaye Diabaté
Yaya Muso
Cheikh Cherif Keita and the Festival of the Niger
Cheikh Cherif Keita discusses the character of the Festival of the Niger.
Duration: 06:31
Neba Solo and the Balafon
Neba Solo discusses the Balafon and his tribe the Senufo.
Duration: 07:50
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Neba Solo
Balafon Senufo
Neba Solo performs
Balafon player Neba Solo performs at the Festival on the Niger.
Duration: 08:08
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Neba Solo
Sur le Niger
Habib Koite and the jeli
Habib Koite discusses the importance of the festival on the Niger and the jeli tradition.
Duration: 13:28
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Habib Koité
Fatuma
Habib Koite performs
Habib Koite performs his song, ‘Maya’ on the stage of the Festival on the Niger.
Duration: 07:31
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Habib Koité
Maya
Habib Koite ant the next programme
Lucy talks about artists who are featured in the next programme and Habib Koite performs.
Duration: 06:20
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Habib Koité
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Broadcast
- Sat 26 Aug 2006 15:00³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Radio 3
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