Mellow Mali Magic

After spending too long in the musical fleshpots of Europe, it is back to Africa today. This is the first selection from the bumper haul of West African CDs I picked up in Paris last weekend. And what better way to get the ball rolling with a couple of tracks from "Kabako", the 2009 album from our old friend Nahawa Doumbia, the Queen of the Wassoulou sound from Southern Mali. Perfect for a Sunday.

"N'Teri" - Nahawa Doumbia (2009)

"Lelalo" - Nahawa Doumbia (2009)

From the same part of the world, here is a bit of jolliness from Aminata Kamissoko: