Artist Name: Djelimady Tounkara
Genre:
African Pop,
Malian Pop
Country:
Mali
Artist Bio:
Mali has one of the most intensely musical cultures in all Africa, and among that country's greatest musicians is the guitarist Djelimady Tounkara. While he's not nearly as well known as his compatriot Ali Farka Touré, he has been a driving force in Mali's rich music scene since the early '60s.
Djelimady's Super Rail Band is one of the most popular bands in West Africa. Founded in 1970, the band plays a Malian style of Afro-pop, but which also contains elements of Cuban music. —Courtesy Calabash Music
