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    Africa Express Presents: The Orchestra of Syrian Musicians
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    05 December 2016

    Africa Express Presents: The Orchestra of Syrian Musicians

    The new album from Africa Express & the Syrian National Orchestra is a bold alternative to the images of war torn Syria that flood our media.

    Ngoni Master Bassekou Kouyaté & Ngoni Ba's Celebratory 'Siran Fen' Video
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    01 April 2015

    Ngoni Master Bassekou Kouyaté & Ngoni Ba's Celebratory 'Siran Fen' Video

    Watch the music video for "Siran Fen," the lead single off ngoni master Bassekou Kouyaté & Ngoni Ba's forthcoming 'Ba Power' LP.

    Ngoni Pioneer Bassekou Kouyaté & Ngoni Ba's Forthcoming 'Ba Power' LP
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    23 March 2015

    Ngoni Pioneer Bassekou Kouyaté & Ngoni Ba's Forthcoming 'Ba Power' LP

    Malian ngoni player Bassekou Kouyaté & Ngoni Ba share an album teaser and the song "Siran Fen" from their forthcoming 'Ba Power' LP.

    Ngoni Master Bassekou Kouyate new track - 'Desert Nianafing'
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    02 December 2014

    Ngoni Master Bassekou Kouyate Returns With 'Desert Nianafing'

    To honor the upcoming Malian concert, Festival au Desert, Ngoni player Bassekou Kouyate shares a new track and accompanying video, "Desert Nianafing."

    Afropop Worldwide's 25th Anniversary Gala w/ Bassekou Kouyate
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    12 September 2013

    Afropop Worldwide's 25th Anniversary Gala w/ Bassekou Kouyate

    Don't miss out on Afropop Worldwide's 25th Anniversary gala with Basseou Kouyate and Harry Belafonte!

    Fatoumata Diawara x Amadou & Mariam x Bassekou Kouyate & More 'Voices United For Mali'
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    21 January 2013

    Fatoumata Diawara x Amadou & Mariam x Bassekou Kouyate & More 'Voices United For Mali'

    In response to the Mali crisis, Fatoumata Diawara rounds up a group of national artists as Voices United For Mali.

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