Habib Koité,

the modern griot


Habib takes some unique approaches to playing the guitar. He tunes his instrument to the pentatonic scale and plays on open strings as one would on a kamale n'goni.At other times Habib plays music that sounds closer to the blues or flamenco...

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Press

Le Soir - Sept. 2007 (in french)



FRoots - 2007

"Koite's voracious musical curiosity, broad international fan base, impressive cd sales and fruitful collaboration with the likes of Bonnie Raitt..."



Songlines - Nov. 2007 by Katharina Kane

Malian Music Habib Koite has been since his beautiful album, Baro was released six long years ago, he quietly sneacks a fresh dose of acoustic Mali onto the market..."



Mondomix - 2007 (in french)



Communiqué de Presse : "Afriki" (in french)



Libération : "BARO" (in french)



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