Podcasts about Malian

Kiran Ahluwalia (pronounced KIR-un all-oo-WAHL-iya) is making waves with her innovative sound, melding Indian vocal traditions with influences as varied as Malian blues, rock, and jazz. Kiran Ahluwalia joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about her music and upcoming performance at the Levitt Amp Galva Music Festival on June 22, 2025. Raised in Canada, Ahluwalia leads a dynamic six-piece band, consisting of electric guitar, accordion, organ, tabla, bass, and drum kit, that brings her artistic vision to life. Her latest album, titled "Comfort Food," doesn't just explore musical boundaries—it dives into pressing social issues, earning widespread praise from critics. As a two-time Juno Award winner, Ahluwalia continues to expand her global reach, inviting listeners into a rich tapestry of sounds and stories rooted in her diverse musical journey. Ahluwalia and her band will take the stage at 7:15 PM. Kiran Ahluwalia stands as an influential force in the world of contemporary global music. Drawing from Sufi, Qawalli, Ghazal, and Punjabi folk traditions, she crafts a vibrant and boundary-crossing sound, blending Indian classical roots with elements of blues, jazz, and R&B. Her 6-piece ensemble features electric guitar, accordion, tabla, and more, offering a rich, dynamic backdrop to reflective and socially conscious songs. Ahluwalia's latest album, "Comfort Food," includes collaborations with international artists and challenges rising Hindu fundamentalism and nationalism. Her achievements include two Juno Awards and the recent Canadian Folk Music Award for ‘Pushing Boundaries.' “When I was growing up in India, there were concerts that people from all over would crowd into. These concerts featured a repertoire, language and content that was both demanding and beyond the experience of a child. I was, however, entranced by the sound and feel of the music, even from an early age. My father would play tapes of Indian music for me and we would also listen to Bollywood on the radio,” Ahluwalia recalls. “So when a song came on that I wanted to learn, my mother would quickly write down the lyrics for me and I would sing along to learn the melody."

Aouta Kéita (1912-1980) was a Malian midwife, political activist and writer. She was one of the first women in French West Africa to become a professionally trained midwife. She was an activist and supporter of independence and women’s rights, and the first woman to serve in Mali’s National Assembly. Her autobiography is considered a landmark feminist text in African literature. For Further Reading: Aoua Kéita (1912-1980) Aoua Kéita: pioneering the path for African women's empowerment - The New Times Aoua Keita (1912–1980): Anti-Colonial Activist, Nationalist Politician, and Feminist in Mali (West Africa) This month we're talking about Outsiders -- women who marched to the beat of their own drum and rejected stereotypes about what women "should" be. They are aesthetic pioneers, norm-benders, and often the only woman in their field. History classes can get a bad rap, and sometimes for good reason. When we were students, we couldn’t help wondering... where were all the ladies at? Why were so many incredible stories missing from the typical curriculum? Enter, Womanica. On this Wonder Media Network podcast we explore the lives of inspiring women in history you may not know about, but definitely should. Every weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we’ll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know–but definitely should. These diverse women from across space and time are grouped into easily accessible and engaging monthly themes like Educators, Villains, Indigenous Storytellers, Activists, and many more. Womanica is hosted by WMN co-founder and award-winning journalist Jenny Kaplan. The bite-sized episodes pack painstakingly researched content into fun, entertaining, and addictive daily adventures. Womanica was created by Liz Kaplan and Jenny Kaplan, executive produced by Jenny Kaplan, and produced by Grace Lynch, Maddy Foley, Brittany Martinez, Edie Allard, Carmen Borca-Carrillo, Taylor Williamson, Sara Schleede, Paloma Moreno Jimenez, Luci Jones, Abbey Delk, Adrien Behn, Alyia Yates, Vanessa Handy, Melia Agudelo, and Joia Putnoi. Special thanks to Shira Atkins. Original theme music by Brittany Martinez. Follow Wonder Media Network: Website Instagram Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transglobal World Music Chart: Mayo 2025 Transglobal World Music Chart: May 2025 Repaso libre a la Transglobal World Music Chart de este mes, confeccionada a través de la votación de un panel de divulgadores de las músicas del mundo de todos los continentes, del que los hacedores de Mundofonías somos cocreadores y coimpulsores. En esta edición de mayo del 2025 disfrutamos con músicas que nos traen aires italianos, franco-georgianos, congoleños, pakistaníes, hispano-búlgaros, colombianos, greco-tunecino-irlandeses y malienses, como los que nos traen lod número 1 de este mes: Songhoy Blues. . Free review of the Transglobal World Music Chart for this month, compiled through the voting of a panel of world music disseminators from all continents, of which we, the makers of Mundofonías, are co-creators and co-promoters. In this May 2025 edition, we enjoy music that brings us Italian, French-Georgian, Congolese, Pakistani, Spanish-Bulgarian, Colombian, Greek-Tunisian-Irish, and Malian sounds, like those brought to us by this month’s number 1: Songhoy Blues. - Ra di Spina - Matajola - Vocazioni - Ensemble Marani - Shvidkatsa - Sharatin - Boubacar Traoré Trio - Yafa ma - Live! - Jupiter & Okwess - Solobombe - Ekoya - Rizwan-Muazzam Qawwali - Meherban - At the feet of the beloved - Mara Aranda - Ojikos pretos - Sefarad en el corazón de Bulgaria - Nidia Góngora - Mi marimba - Pacífico maravilla - Savina Yannatou, Primavera en Salonico, Lamia Bedioui - An ron (The seal) - Watersong - Songhoy Blues - Dagabi - Héritage - (Songhoy Blues - Gara - Héritage)

In Mali, thousands of mourners gathered in Bamako Sunday for the funeral of Amadou Bagayoko, half of the world-renowned duo Amadou & Mariam. Bagayoko died on Friday at the age of 70. The blind husband-and-wife music duo came to the Democracy Now! studio in 2018 to perform and talk about their music.

In Mali, thousands of mourners gathered in Bamako Sunday for the funeral of Amadou Bagayoko, half of the world-renowned duo Amadou & Mariam. Bagayoko died on Friday at the age of 70. The blind husband-and-wife music duo came to the Democracy Now! studio in 2018 to perform and talk about their music.

For this episode we're joined by veteran music scribe Phil Sutcliffe to discuss his years on Sounds, Q and MOJO. We start by hearing about our guest's Beatles-obsessed adolescence in the North London suburb of Barnet, then follow him up to Manchester University and his subsequent apprenticeship on the Newcastle Evening Chronicle. Phil explains how he got his foot in the door at Sounds in 1974, initially reviewing gigs on Tyneside before moving back to London to become one of the weekly magazine's key '70s writers. We discuss the paper's transition from Gentle Giant and Back Street Crawler to the Damned and the Sex Pistols — and to the interviews Phil did with County Durham punks Penetration and beloved Salford bard John Cooper Clarke.  From JCC's visit to the Oxford Poetry Festival in 1980, we turn our attention to the week's featured act — politicised post-punks Gang of Four — and thence to the more controversially reactionary Eric Clapton. Clips from John Hutchinson's 1981 audio interview with the guitar "God" prompt conversation about his musical evolution and the infamous 1976 outburst that inspired the launch of Rock Against Racism. After Mark quotes from newly-added library pieces about Joe Harriott (1964), Miles Davis (1969) and Al Green (1973), Jasper takes us out with his thoughts on articles about Courtney Love (1991), Snoop Dogg (2003) and Cardi B (2019). Please note that this episode was recorded before we learned of the very sad passings of former Gang Of Four bassist Dave Allen and Malian superstar Amadou Bagayoko — along with Phil Sutcliffe's fellow Sounds contributor Sandy Robertson. Many thanks to special guest Phil Sutcliffe. Pieces discussed: The Beatles: I Was A Beatlemaniac, Penetration: Anarchy In County Durham, The Bard Of Beasley Street At The Seat Of Learning, Gang of Four: Dialectics Meet Disco, Gang Of Four: The Revolution Lightens Up, Andy Gill meets Andy Gill, Eric Clapton audio, Eric Clapton: Out of the Darkness, Joe Harriott: Jazz Abstractionist, Miles Davis: In a Silent Way, Hole: Calling the Tune, Snoop Dogg and Welcome to the Cardi Party.

Repaso libre a la Transglobal World Music Chart de este mes, confeccionada a través de la votación de un panel de divulgadores de las músicas del mundo de todos los continentes, del que los hacedores de Mundofonías somos cocreadores y coimpulsores. En este mes de abril del 2025, disfrutamos con inspiraciones musicales húngaras, cubano-mexicanas, persas, pakistaníes, malgaches, marroquíes, peruanas, malienses y franco-irano-palestinas. El número 1 es para el Trio Da Kali, desde Mali. Free review of the Transglobal World Music Chart for this month, compiled through the voting of a panel of world music broadcasters from all continents, of which we, the makers of Mundofonías, are co-creators and co-promoters. In this April 2025 edition, we enjoy Hungarian, Cuban–Mexican, Persian, Pakistani, Malagasy, Moroccan, Peruvian, Malian and Franco–Iranian–Palestinian musical inspirations. The number 1 spot goes to Trio Da Kali, from Mali. – Tatros Együttes – Kettős (de doi) – Pillanat – Rita Donte – Paseo de las Misiones – Ritual – Rastak – Havar havar – Tales of Earth and Sun – Muslim Shaggan – Rooth gayay moray baankay – Asar – Damily & Toliara Tsapiky Band – Lihy avaratsy – Fihisa – Aïta Mon Amour – Sidi Hmed – Abda – Novalima – La danza – La danza (Deluxe version) – Kankou Kouyate – Tien kagni – N’darila – Ensemble Chakâm – Tant qu’il y aura des vagues – Les vents brûlants – Trio Da Kali – Wara – Bagola – (Trio Da Kali – Nana Triban – Bagola) 📸 Trio Da Kali

As the world reels from President Trump's trade tariffs, one of Africa's smallest, poorest nations takes one of the biggest hits – we speak to the trade minister of Lesotho. We also hear from a former US defense secretary, on how worried America's 'allies' should be.Also in the programme: the home city of Ukraine's President Zelensky suffers a deadly Russian missile attack; and we remember the world famous Malian musician Amadou, of Amadou and Mariam, who has died.

Tunes from the brand new Cousin Harley CD, and forthcoming album by NL's Quote The Raven, as well as new music from Stephen Fearing, Kathryn Tickell, Tara Breen, Morgan Toney, Jason Isbell, Melisande, and Dreamers Circus. Aslo a feature on Malian kora virtuoso Ballake Sissoko, and previews of upcoming shows by the likes of Steve Dawson, Aleksi Campagne, Collage Trad, Hildaland, Coig, Quote The Raven, Kiran Ahluwalia, and more, much more.

On Daybreak Africa: On Monday, Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan rejected in the defacto capital Port Sudan the possible formation of a government. It was planned to be announced on Tuesday by paramilitary Rapid Support forces and allied politicians. Plus, conditions are worsening for children and aid workers in the rebel-controlled DR Congo cities of Goma and Bukavu. Top U.N. officials are seeking $6 billion for Sudan this year from donors to help ease suffering in what they called an unprecedented crisis. The Kenyan National Human Rights Commission is yet to be confirm who is behind recent abductions. A week-long Malian festival of music, visual art, theatre and dance is threatened by jihadist activity. Farm workers who are not legal U.S. residents are staying away from work. Google reverses its policy against developing Artificial Intelligence weapons. For these and more, tune in to Daybreak Africa!

Arab nations slam Netanyahu's comments for Palestinian state on Saudi land "Arab nations have fiercely rejected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposal of a Palestinian state on Saudi land. Saudi Arabia slammed the idea as a diversion from Israel's actions in Gaza, while the Arab League called it ""detached from reality."" The Saudi foreign ministry said Netanyahu's statements aim to divert attention from the continuous crimes committed against Palestinians in Gaza. Regional outrage followed, with Jordan, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates denouncing the remarks as violations of international law." No power can force Palestinians out of their homeland: Türkiye "Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declared that no force can expel Palestinians from their homeland. ""Palestine, including Gaza, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem, belongs to the Palestinians,"" Erdogan said. Speaking in Istanbul before departing for Malaysia, another nation opposing Israeli war in the region, Erdogan dismissed US proposals on Gaza, calling them unworthy of discussion." Dozens killed in terror attack in Mali "At least 25 gold miners were killed, and 13 injured in a brutal terrorist ambush near Mali's Gao region, the army confirmed. The attack targeted a convoy of miners under military escort. In swift retaliation, Malian forces eliminated 19 terrorists. The assault, near Kobe, saw militants fire on fleeing civilians. No group has claimed responsibility, however, Daesh and Al-Qaeda-linked factions operate in the area." Colombia's Petro urges ministers to resign ahead of reshuffle "Colombian President Gustavo Petro has called for the resignation of his entire cabinet ahead of an approaching reshuffle. The decision came after Environment Minister Susana Muhamad's resignation in protest of Petro's appointment of Armando Benedetti, citing concerns. Petro says the changes aim to better fulfill his administration's mandate." US funnelled $472 million for 'state propaganda': WikiLeaks "WikiLeaks has unveiled shocking details in a report, claiming that the US funnelled $472.6 million into Internews Network—a global non-governmental organisation accused of covert censorship and media control. USAspending data shows 87% of the funding —equivalent to $415 million — came from USAID, while the US State Department added $57 million. With ties to Soros and Clinton initiatives, Wikileaks also said Internews trained 9,000 journalists and backed social media censorship. As Trump freezes USAID's budget, critics call it a “state propaganda network.”"

A very special edition of the show, with features on Robbie Burns Day, freedom for Malian singer Rokia Traoré, and tributes to Garth Hudson - the last surviving member of The Band - and to French folk singer Gabriel Yacoub, both of whom died this week. There were also a few concert previews, and some exciting new releases on this auspicious date: 25 25 - with a tune called "25%" thrown in for good measure! (The show started 12 minutes late for no apparent reason. Just some sort of computer glitch, I think. So if you missed anything, you can always tune in to the podcast any time. As long as I can figure out how to record the show when it started at the wrong time!)

South African guitar virtuoso Derek Gripper plays music originally meant for the 21 stringed lute-harp, the kora, on his 6-string Segovia-styled guitar and does it so well that the world's leading guitarists and kora players keep wondering how one even does that. His original music is informed by kora masters Toumani Diabaté, Salif Keita, Estonian minimalist composer Arvo Part, Brazilian guitarist Egberto Gismonti and German Baroque innovator, J.S. Bach. Watch out, because he's about to collaborate with the Iraqi-American oud player and composer Rahim Alhaj. (Ed. note: just wait until the 11 or 13-strings of the oud and those maqams make it to the 6-string guitar in Gripper's hands!) For now, Gripper plays another unbelievable arrangement of a Malian kora song, as well as an original song informed by the cascading style of kora music, plus some of the second cello suite by J.S. Bach, in-studio. - Caryn HavlikSupplemental Reading: The Beauty of Everyday Things, In Search of Lost TimeSet list: 1. Alla L'a Ke 2. Moss on the Mountain 3. J.S. Bach: Prelude BWV 1008 (Second Cello Suite) BALLAKÉ SISSOKO AND DEREK GRIPPER by Ballaké Sissoko and Derek Gripper Everyday Things: Bach's Second Cello Suite BWV 1008 by Derek Gripper

Episode Overview:In this captivating episode of Backstage Bay Area, host Steven Roby sits down with South African guitarist and composer Derek Gripper to discuss his groundbreaking collaboration with Malian kora master Ballaké Sissoko. Known for his ability to translate the kora's 21 strings onto a six-string guitar, Derek shares the stories behind their self-titled album, recorded in just three hours, and the unique synergy that defines their performances. From his journey of blending classical guitar with African string traditions to his creative philosophy, Derek offers an intimate look into his world of music. Episode Highlights: The Magic of Collaboration: Derek shares how he and Ballaké Sissoko overcame language barriers to create music that transcends cultural and stylistic boundaries. Behind the Album: Insights into the creative process of their self-titled album, including the stories behind tracks like "Moss on the Mountain" and "Ninkoy." Improvisation and Minimalism: Derek reflects on the art of creating music with simplicity and how working with Ballaké influenced his solo playing. A Musical Bridge: How Derek's transcriptions of kora compositions and his Cape heritage shaped his unique approach to the guitar. Upcoming Performance: A preview of Derek and Ballaké's January 26 performance at the Raven Performing Arts Theater in Healdsburg. Featured Music in This Episode: "Daraka" "Moss on the Mountain" "Ninkoy" About the Guest:Derek Gripper is a South African guitarist known for his innovative West African kora music transcriptions. His collaborations with Ballaké Sissoko and his reinterpretation of classical and folk traditions have garnered international acclaim. Derek's music is a bridge between worlds, blending intricate African string music with classical guitar techniques. Upcoming Show Info: Date: January 26, 2025 Venue: Raven Performing Arts Theater, Healdsburg Doors Open: 6:30 PM Showtime: 7:30 PM Tickets: Purchase here Where to Find Derek Gripper:Explore Derek Gripper's music and tour schedule at derekgripper.com. Listen Now:Please tune in to hear Derek Gripper's full interview and dive into his world of strings, creativity, and musical transformation. Available now on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

New Year Greetings Glocal Citizens! This week we meet Aimée Wallin, co-director at the non-profit Ghana Food Movement. Born of Swedish and Malian heritage, since completing her studies in Ghana, she calls Ghana home and finds herself a political foodie advocating for local eating, sustainable production methods and preservation of black food cultures. Ghana Food Movement is a network for food actors in Ghana with the vision of a resilient local food system that provides jobs and nutritious food for all Ghanaians. At the end of December, they celebrated the opening of their food education hub in Accra, check out the festivities here (https://www.instagram.com/ghanafoodmovement/reel/DEFxbIGiS0T/). The kitchen is open! Where to find Aimée? Ghana Food Movement (https://www.ghanafoodmovement.com/ourevents) On LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/aimée-wallin-a74167153/) On Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/aimee.wav/) On Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/awallin1) What's Aimée reading? Butter Honey Pig Bread (https://a.co/d/hgTcgix) by Francesca Ekwuyasi (https://youtu.be/czTFnvrH2FI?si=hJMOjxnatdq9pHHq) Jollof and Other Revolutions (https://a.co/d/dHZOguL) by Omolola Ijeoma Ogunyemi (https://ogunyemi.net) Other topics of interest: About Mali (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mali) Sweden through the Ages (linkhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweden) Agricology (https://www.organicresearchcentre.com/our-research/research-project-library/agricology/) On Food Insecurity (https://www.fao.org/4/al936e/al936e00.pdf) Malian Cuisine (https://mintteatrails.com/malian-food/) Try Fonio Flakes (https://www.instagram.com/nourimeal/) The Blue Skies (https://blueskies.com/our-story/) Story Perspectives on Sankofa (https://sankofa.org/about) Food Sovereignty Ghana (https://www.facebook.com/FoodSovereigntyGhana/#) Special Guest: Aimée Wallin.

Here is a playlist that comes out when one puts a vast range of musical styles in a blender a blender, from Malian music to folk, from krautrock and post-punk, to the manic energy of James Chance or early Talking Heads. A special focus on the recent projects of musicians that are about to come to Brooklyn for an International Anthem showcase at Public Records: Anna Butterss, Jeff Parker, Josh Johnson, Jeremiah Chu, Gregory Uhlmann, and more. The playlist features also Pédro Kouyaté and the Orchestre Tout Puissant Marcel Duchamp. Detailed playlist at https://spinitron.com/RFB/pl/19859432/Mondo-Jazz (from "Tissu" onwards). Happy listening! Photo credit: Zach Caddy.

Abrimos con los tres discos favoritos de Mundofonías de noviembre del 2024, que nos acercan, con sabor cubano, la Orquesta Akokán, el dúo francés Hadouk y, también desde Francia, la combinación del gamelán de Bali y las percusiones de Oriente Próximo del proyecto Polyphème, con Wassim Halal y el Gamelan Puspawarna. Seguimos con conexiones euroárabes, que dibujan líneas entre Siria, Noruega, España o Marruecos, y terminamos con varios ejemplos del recopilatorio "Festival donso ngoni, vol. 1", con intensas y auténticas músicas desde Mali. We open with Mundofonías’ top three favorite albums of November 2024, bringing us Cuban flavor with Orquesta Akokán, the French duo Hadouk, and also from France, the blend of Balinese gamelan and Middle Eastern percussion in the Polyphème project with Wassim Halal and the Gamelan Puspawarna. We continue with Euro-Arabic connections, drawing lines between Syria, Norway, Spain, and Morocco, and finish with several examples from the compilation "Festival donso ngoni, vol. 1", featuring intense and authentic music from Mali. Favoritos de noviembre November favorites - Orquesta Akokán - Pregonero - Caracoles - Hadouk - Dew dance - Le concile des oiseaux - Polyphème / Wassim Halal & Gamelan Puspawarna - Les derniers mots d'echo - Le rêve de Polyphème Conexiones euroárabes y latidos malienses Euro-Arab connections and Malian heartbeats - Maouzoun - Zanbaq - Maouzoun - Andrés Belmonte - Albà Xarqia - Gharbí - Al Andaluz Project - Amoulati - The songs of Iman Kandoussi - Sekouba Kéita - Bensema - Festival Donso Ngoni, vol. 1 [V.A.] - Djigui Diakite - Tiebilen - Festival Donso Ngoni, vol. 1 [V.A.] - Koniba Diarra - Massaya - Festival Donso Ngoni, vol. 1 [V.A.]

Jim Chalmers prepares for US-China Trade war; commodity prices fall on back of weak Chinese stimulus; Resolute Mining workers detained by Malian junta; Endeavour Group notes a drop off in alcohol sales; Pratt gets US Green Card; protecting consumers from scams ahead of Black Friday & Cyber Monday; and Adam Dawes joins us for the Market Wrap.   Host: Deborah Knight Executive Producer: Tom Storey Technical Producer: Liam Achurch Publisher: Nine RadioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bonjour tout le monde! In this week's Conflicted, Thomas and Aimen are going continental as they continue their survey of Africa, with the first of a two part series on French West Africa, aka La Françafrique! France's West African colonial possessions are relatively unknown in the English speaking world, but from Chad to Senegal, their histories are fascinating, and remind us of the disturbing continued tentacles of colonialism on the continent… In this first episode, Thomas and Aimen take us back to the precursors to colonial West Africa, from the Ghana Empire of antiquity, to the resplendent reign of Mansa Musa and his Malian empire renowned as the richest in the world… They then look to the arrival of the French and the ‘civilising mission', before examining how France have continued to subjugate and exploit many West African countries through a neo-imperial control of their monetary policies. New Conflicted Season 5 episodes will be coming every two weeks, but if you want to have your Conflicted fix every single week, then you'll have to join our Conflicted Community. Subscribers will get bonus episodes every other week, and can also join our Conflicted Community chatroom, where you can interact with fellow dearest listeners, discuss episodes past and future, get exclusive messages from Thomas and Aimen, ask future Q&A questions and so much more. All the information you need to sign up to the Conflicted Community is on this link: https://conflicted.supportingcast.fm/  Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MHconflicted And Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MHconflicted Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mariam Diakite and Erich Huffaker of Orchestra Gold joined us in the studio (photo by Jeff Shaw) this week, treating us to a live song and some insights into their music. The word "fusion" is not used in the sound of this amazing Bay Area band. But psychedelic, rock, brass and masterful guitar work does make a wonderful fusion with Malian music.  From its website: "Orchestra Gold's vibrant sound is spearheaded by the dynamic Mariam Diakite, whose raw, hypnotic vocals deliver heartfelt and thought-provoking lyrics in the highly symbolic Bambara language. While paying homage to Malian musical traditions, this fierce new sound thrives with heavy swinging rhythms, a funky fresh brass section, and cosmic guitar licks. With the January 2023 release of their third album, Medicine, this profoundly spiritual and dance-inducing ensemble continues their pursuit of spreading healing and community through the universal gift of music." Mariam also has dance moves. If you're into dancing, check it out.

When Zimbabwe's dynamic roots band Mokoomba had a chance meeting with a house music producer and an American kamelengoni (Malian pentatonic harp) player, the sparks flew. A few weeks later, they all gathered for two days to write and record a song aimed at the lucrative Afro-House, DJ remix market. In this Zimbabwe-focused episode, we hear new mbira music from Mary Anibal and Othnell Mangoma Moyo, and go inside the creation of a future Mokoomba dancefloor sensation. Produced by Banning Eyre.

Canadian journalist Nora Loreto reads the latest headlines for Wednesday, October 2, 2024.TRNN has partnered with Loreto to syndicate and share her daily news digest with our audience. Tune in every morning to the TRNN podcast feed to hear the latest important news stories from Canada and worldwide.Find more headlines from Nora at Sandy & Nora Talk Politics podcast feed.Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Sign up for our newsletterLike us on FacebookFollow us on TwitterDonate to support this podcastSupporting articles:Story 1 - Dozens of RPAs in Montreal are not up to fire code.Story 2a - Election fever, Saskatchewan edition Story 2b - Election fever, New Brunswick edition. Story 2c - Election fever, British Columbia edition.Story 3 - New surtax on some Chinese materials made with aluminum and steel announce.Story 4 - Barrick Gold is worried that the Malian will take over more of the mining industry there.Story 5 - Iran showers Israeli military installations with missiles.

*) Israel 'fully responsible' for pager explosions: Hezbollah Lebanon's Hezbollah group blames Israel for the simultaneous explosion of pagers used by the group's fighters that killed at least nine people. Calling the attacks a "major security breach,” the group says Israel will be punished. Lebanese authorities have urged citizens to dispose of their pagers immediately, while rescue teams work to aid the wounded. The incident has further escalated tensions, as the two nations are already engaged in a prolonged conflict. *) US envoy to UN scrambles to justify vetoes on Palestine's bids at UNSC US Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, defended the use of the veto against Palestine in favour of Israel at the UN Security Council, stating that Washington uses its veto power to protect its interests and will not apologise for it. In response to questions about the impact of US vetoes on Gaza ceasefires and Palestinian statehood ahead of the UN General Assembly, she acknowledged the US respects the International Court of Justice, but criticised the Palestinian resolution demanding an end to Israel's presence in the occupied territories as flawed and unlikely to bring tangible benefits. *) Ursula von der Leyen unveils new team of European Commissioners - Link Ursula von der Leyen reveals her new team of European Commissioners, ending weeks of speculation. The most significant move has been the establishment of a new post aimed at strengthening the EU's defence. Former Lithuanian Prime Minister Andrius Kubilius has been appointed as the EU's Defence and Space Commissioner. Kubilius, a well-known hawk against Russia, focuses on bolstering military production and integrating Ukraine's military industry with the EU. *) Malian capital hit by rare militant attack - Link A surprise militant attack on a military airport and training centre in Bamako, the capital of Mali, has left the city on edge. Heavy gunfire was reported near the police station controlling access to the civilian airport. It's the first major assault of its kind in years. JNIM (Jay-neem), a group linked to Al Qaeda, claimed responsibility for the attack. While the army says the situation is under control, the full extent of the damage and casualties remains unclear. *) Oldest Sunday paper up for sale The world's oldest Sunday paper, The Observer, might have a new owner soon. Its current owner, GMG, is in talks to sell it to online startup Tortoise Media. Founded in 1791, The Observer has been with GMG for over 30 years. If the sale goes through, The Guardian which is operating under GMG, will remain a 24/7 online publication with a global focus.

Descubrimos novedades y avances discográficos que nos traen vientos musicales africanos, desde la tradición maliense más arraigada a los próximos trabajos de leyendas del highlife y el afrobeat como Ebo Taylor o Seun Kuti, incluyendo también una escapada chilena. En nuestras #Mundofonews nos trasladamos a los escenarios de Global Toronto, el ciclo Klangkosmos en Alemania, la Bienal de Flamenco de Sevilla, el festival Arabesques de Montpellier o el PAMS de Seúl, escuchando sorprendentes músicas que se darán cita en estos eventos. También tendremos reggae con aires andinos desde Chile y una conexión valenciano-saharaui con el estreno en primicia del nuevo disco de Luis Giménez Amorós. We discover new releases and previews that bring us African musical winds, from the most deep-rooted Malian tradition to the upcoming works of highlife and afrobeat legends such as Ebo Taylor or Seun Kuti, including also a Chilean getaway. In our #Mundofonews we move to the stages of Global Toronto, Klangkosmos series in Germany, Bienal de Flamenco in Seville, Arabesques festival in Montpellier or PAMS in Seoul, listening to some surprising music that will take place in these events. We will also have reggae with Andean airs from Chile and a Valencian-Saharawi connection with the world premiere of the new album by Luis Giménez Amorós. – Songhoy Blues – Issa – Héritages – Nfaly Diakité – Ngoni – Hunter folk vol. 1, Tribute to Toumani Koné – Ebo Taylor, Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad – Obra akyedzi – Ebo Taylor JID022 – Saïd Chalaban – Jarama – Jarama – Luis Giménez Amorós – Hamada – Refugees – Enrique el Extremeño – Con pena lloré (fandangos) – 50 años de cante – Sarāb – Queen rast [+ Tao Elrich, Abdallah Abozekry] – Qawalebese tape – Chu Da Hye – Jajinary – Jajinary [single] – Migra – Baile nómade – Reggae routes [V.A.] – K.O.G – Application – Don’t take my soul – Seun Kuti – Emi aluta [+ Sampa the Great] – Heavier yet #Mundofonews: – Global Toronto – Klangkosmos – Bienal de Flamenco de Sevilla – Arabesques (Montpellier) – PAMS 📸 Nfaly Diakité (Nicolas Réméné)

In this episode I speak with Malian-American artist Penda Diakité who grew up between Mali, West Africa and Portland Oregon. Her mixed media artwork, comprises of a variety of painting techniques, paper collage, and hand engraving. She uses the vibrant colors and patterns of her Malian heritage with influences of her American upbringing to create pieces that reflect her experiences as a bicultural woman, exploring black feminine identity, concepts and traditions from the Malian culture, and how it all co-exists in our present day.Penda shares her journey of finding her artistic voice, the importance of understanding the business side of art, including contracts, and the need to sometimes handle aspects of your career independently. She also delves into how traditional art forms and cultural history can enrich and give profound meaning to contemporary artwork.Penda also speaks about preserving and celebrating the stories and traditions that often go unnoticed. She believes in the power of art to connect people with their heritage and to preserve the language of forgotten traditions.You can connect with Penda at https://www.instagram.com/thebeautifulartist/Why do you listen to this podcast https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqYe7Kp9yTItZY5--I0NP05GAgqDyo-hCyGUrNO13Xj8yp4g/viewform

Repaso libre a la Transglobal World Music Chart de este mes, confeccionada a través de la votación de un panel de divulgadores de las músicas del mundo de todos los continentes, del que los hacedores de Mundofonías somos cocreadores y coimpulsores. En este mes de septiembre del 2024, suenan aires y conexiones euronorteamericanas, tártaras, suditalianas, kurdoflamencas, caribeñocolombianas, polacoucranianas, psicochirpriotas y clásicas de Oriente y Occidente. El número 1 es para los malienses Bassekou Kouyate & Amy Sacko. A loose review of this month’s Transglobal World Music Chart, determined by a panel of world music specialists from all the continents, of which the Mundofonías‘ presenters are co-creators and co-promoters. In this month of September 2024, we hear Euro-North American, Tatar, Southern Italian, Kurdish-Flamenco, Caribbean-Colombian, Polish-Ukrainian, Psycho-Cypriot, and Western and Eastern classical sounds and connections. The number 1 spot goes to the Malian artists Bassekou Kouyate & Amy Sacko. - Moira Smiley - Go dig my grave - The rhizome project - Kadim Almet - Kara burek - Gayar Janay - Assurd - 'O diavolo s'arrecreia - 'O 'mbruoglio - Lemon Bucket Orkestra - Frank’s freylekh - Cuckoo - Martina Camargo - Tutumbú (tambora) - Canto y río - Wowakin - Kolomyjka - Latem - Driss El Maloumi Trio & Watar Quintet - Details - Details - Ruşan Filiztek - Zyryab - Exils - Buzz’ Ayaz - Zali - Buzz’ Ayaz - Bassekou Kouyate & Amy Sacko - Batou - Djudjon, l’oiseau de Garana - (Bassekou Kouyate & Amy Sacko - Djama - Djudjon, l’oiseau de Garana) 📸 Bassekou Kouyate & Amy Sacko

Titans of Malian music Amadou & Mariam have been making and shaping the African music landscape for nearly 50 years. To celebrate their illustrious career, they’re issuing a retrospective compilation of their greatest hits, plus a new track composed by nomadic artist and activist Manu Chao. “Mogolu,” meaning “people” in Bambara, echoes their commitment to world peace while inviting us to dance. 

Listen to the Sun. Aug. 25, 2024 special edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. This episode features our regular PANW report with dispatches on delay of mpox vaccines on the continent of Africa; the Malian government has suspended a French media outlet; also the Malian military has recapture territory from imperialist-backed rebels; and the Republic of Namibia is being urged to block a suspected Israeli-linked vessel. In the second and third hours we continue our focus on Black August with a reexamination of the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense during 1968. 

Matthew Bannister on American TV host Phil Donahue – pioneer of the daytime talk show.Countess Diana Phipps Sternberg, the Czech born interior designer who was at the centre of a vibrant social scene in London during the swinging 60s.Professor Mary Gibby OBE, the botanist who specialised in the study and classification of ferns.Toumani Diabaté, the Malian musician known around the world for his virtuoso kora playing.Interviewee: Bill Brioux Interviewee: Michael Žantovský Interviewee: Jess Barrett Interviewee: Suntou SussoProducer: Gareth Nelson-DaviesArchive used: The Phil Donahue show, Radio Ident, WLWD, Dayton Ohio, 1968; Phil Donahue interview, Television Academy Interviews YouTube, uploaded 06/06/2011; Phil Donahue interview on his career and becoming a dad, Today, NBC, 23/10/2024; Phil Donahue on literacy and education, ABC News, Uploaded 20/09/2024; The Phil Donahue Show, Marlo Thomas, 1977, Marlo Thomas YouTube Channel, uploaded, 21/09/2012; The Czech Republic, 1989's Velvet Revolution, BBC World Service, 07/12/1999; Czechoslovakia (1948), YouTube uploaded 13/04/2014; Gardner 4VT in narrowboat Swan, Myk Askin YouTube channel, uploaded 19/04/2010;Toumani Diabaté interview, Front Row, BBC Radio 4, 05/06/2014; Toumani Diabaté interview, BBC Radio 3, 29/05/2021;

Diarra Boubacar is a Traditional Chinese Medicine doctor from Mali. He has been working in China for over 40 years, providing voluntary services in remote regions. He has also introduced TCM to his home country, and is now working on setting up a TCM hospital in Mali. We follow Doctor Diarra on one of his trips and chat to him about being a foreign TCM doctor and bridging cultures.

In “Bala's Bistro: Where Mali Meets Memphis,” Gravy producers Marie Cascione and Joshua Carlucci profile Malian chefs, cousins, and business partners Bala Tounkara and Mady Magassa. Their story takes us from West Africa to the casinos of Tunica, Mississippi, and finally to South Memphis, where their restaurant, Bala's Bistro, has become an emblem of success and belonging for African immigrants in the South.   Today, 21% of Black Americans are either immigrants themselves or children of immigrants. The vast majority of Black immigrants in America live in the South, and Tennessee is one of the fastest growing states for this community.   Bala and Mady both immigrated to Memphis by way of New York City in the early 2000s. Looking for some semblance of community, they landed in Whitehaven, a Black neighborhood that, at the time, had only a small enclave of West Africans. They started cooking in restaurants with no initial plans beyond making money to make ends meet. Over the years spent around fire and knives, Bala and Mady decided to dive into a business venture of their own: making food from home, as they saw it. They opened Bala's Bistro in 2019 to answer the question: Where's all the African food in Memphis?   Though Bala and Mady are from Mali, they make and serve food from all over West Africa. Fufu, egusi, maafe, and saka saga—just to name a few—all make star-studded appearances in the glass display case from which Bala's customers can pick and choose to make their plates. The case looks like a buffet for a reason: Bala and Mady want you to ask about the food.   Bala used to be self-conscious of what he ate back home, but today he embraces it and encourages others to give it a shot. When Memphians wonder about some of the soupy, bubbling concoctions, he explains and gives them samples. He's big on education; he wants curious eaters to satisfy their wonder, but even more, he wants Memphis to know that the soul food they know and love, and the rich and spicy cuisine of West Africa, were cut from the same cloth.   In this episode, Cascione and Carlucci talk to Bala Tounkara and Mady Magassa all about their journey to Memphis and the story of their restaurants. Gravy listeners will also hear from guests, some who come to Bala's for a taste of something new and leave with a sense of community. Having just opened a second restaurant—Mande Dibi—Bala and Mady double down on the idea they hatched long ago. The pair place their bets on African food finding a widely-adored home, just as they did, in Memphis. At the same time, their restaurants have become a place of refuge and community for all who come to eat at their table, whether from Memphis, Mali, or all that in between. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a Text Message.We are here to talk about a gem of Malian cinema, and tripping over our own words as we try to sound smart and also fight against the ingrained cultural biases as products of the West! Results may vary, but sometimes, the journey is what matters.Pluggables:Jasmine: @FaeRiviera on all socialsKyle: @KyleKallgrenBHH on YouTubeCiting our sources: Kyle's original Yeelen video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0PmgaRmURI"Yeelen": A Political Fable of the "Komo" Blacksmith/Sorcerers: https://www.jstor.org/stable/3820136 Albinism in the Ancient Mediterranean World: https://www.scielo.org.za/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1011-76012021000100001 Dictionary of Gods and Goddesses: https://ia902803.us.archive.org/31/items/pdfy-oq2BfT0sB_7IP7Th/Dictionary%20Of%20Gods%20And%20Goddesses.pdf Bambara culture: https://www.folklore.earth/culture/bambara/Maggie Mae Fish Hero's Journey: https://youtu.be/Q9zR4lWyVN8?si=EkPas6TakFj3JYYx and https://youtu.be/ET4BJIdZKa0?si=7hSMLdITJrCR_hZpKalymba RPG system, created by @danipirraca (Twitter), Kickstarter here: http://kck.st/3w8kyeSSupport the Show.Visit our blog at sixdegreesofstarwars.tumblr.com and ier-6d.tumblr.com6DOSW is a Pro-Union podcast. Please support artists by contributing to the Entertainment Community Fund if you can: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/how-get-help-and-give-help-during-work-stoppageE-Sims for Gaza: https://gazaesims.com/Click to Help: https://arab.org/click-to-help/Anti-Imperialism support for people across the world, organized by Kandakat_alhaqq: https://linktr.ee/kandakat_alhaqqCampus Bail Funds: https://campusbailfunds.com/Theme Music provided by Refractory Period: @RefractoryPeriodTheBand on Instagram, linktr.ee/RefractoryPeriodSam: @LaFemmeFictionale on Youtube and Ko-Fi, @FemmeFictionale on Patreon, Twitter, and Instagram, @FictionaleFemme on TikTok.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent.

Featuring a tribute to the late Malian kora master Toumani Diabate, new music by Sweden's Goat and London's Los Bitchos + more!

Passing the baton of discourse on the rock and roll racetrack, our Olympian hosts sprint in the following direction … … watching Toumani Diabaté play in the pitch-black Malian night. … Laurel Canyon, the Brain Damage Club and the great fire of ‘79. … the Kinks in Fortis Green Road, the Beatles in Chiswick House and other alternative London rock landmarks. … is Cerrone's Supernature nicked from the Days Of Pearly Spencer? … lower-level graduates from the John Mayall Academy – Jon Hiseman, Keef Hartley, Larry Taylor, Aynsley Dunbar – and how being sacked from the Bluesbreakers was a badge of honour. … why do songwriters value suffering over joy? … “the more seriously someone takes musical taste, the more you should disregard them”. … what connects Bob Dylan and the Life of Brian? … a blueser from Preston in a Sioux headdress and one from Macclesfield pretending to hop a freight train.   … and why “song and dance man” Leadbelly had to play “complaining songs”. Plus Birthday guest Gianluca Tramontana. The Beatles at Chiswick House:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvvVNaU_qa8Find out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Passing the baton of discourse on the rock and roll racetrack, our Olympian hosts sprint in the following direction … … watching Toumani Diabaté play in the pitch-black Malian night. … Laurel Canyon, the Brain Damage Club and the great fire of ‘79. … the Kinks in Fortis Green Road, the Beatles in Chiswick House and other alternative London rock landmarks. … is Cerrone's Supernature nicked from the Days Of Pearly Spencer? … lower-level graduates from the John Mayall Academy – Jon Hiseman, Keef Hartley, Larry Taylor, Aynsley Dunbar – and how being sacked from the Bluesbreakers was a badge of honour. … why do songwriters value suffering over joy? … “the more seriously someone takes musical taste, the more you should disregard them”. … what connects Bob Dylan and the Life of Brian? … a blueser from Preston in a Sioux headdress and one from Macclesfield pretending to hop a freight train.   … and why “song and dance man” Leadbelly had to play “complaining songs”. Plus Birthday guest Gianluca Tramontana. The Beatles at Chiswick House:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvvVNaU_qa8Find out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Passing the baton of discourse on the rock and roll racetrack, our Olympian hosts sprint in the following direction … … watching Toumani Diabaté play in the pitch-black Malian night. … Laurel Canyon, the Brain Damage Club and the great fire of ‘79. … the Kinks in Fortis Green Road, the Beatles in Chiswick House and other alternative London rock landmarks. … is Cerrone's Supernature nicked from the Days Of Pearly Spencer? … lower-level graduates from the John Mayall Academy – Jon Hiseman, Keef Hartley, Larry Taylor, Aynsley Dunbar – and how being sacked from the Bluesbreakers was a badge of honour. … why do songwriters value suffering over joy? … “the more seriously someone takes musical taste, the more you should disregard them”. … what connects Bob Dylan and the Life of Brian? … a blueser from Preston in a Sioux headdress and one from Macclesfield pretending to hop a freight train.   … and why “song and dance man” Leadbelly had to play “complaining songs”. Plus Birthday guest Gianluca Tramontana. The Beatles at Chiswick House:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvvVNaU_qa8Find out more about how to help us to keep the conversation going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paying homage to Malian kora master Toumani Diabate who died this week. Such a sad loss. Also to English blues legend John Mayall, also gone this week. Previews of Vancouver concerts by The Decemberists, Molly Tuttle, and Robert Plant and Alison Krauss coming soon. And a feature on this weekend's Mission Folk Festival. It's SOCAN week, too, so lots of Canadians in the mix

Foutanga Babani Sissoko, known also as Baba Sora, was one of the most generous patrons of Malian musicians, particularly griots, in modern times. His gifts of cash, gold, cars and houses are legendary, and the amount of music he inspired was voluminous. But the source of all those riches turned out to be dubious, to say the least. And when he died in March 2021, he had spent his latter years a poor man. In this episode we hear the man, the music and the remembrances of those whose lives were changed by his extraordinary generosity. Produced by Banning Eyre.

Emel Mathlouthi is a Tunisian musician whose song “Kelmti Horra” went viral in 2011 and became an anthem for the Tunisian Revolution during the Arab Spring.Her new album, ‘MRA,' calls for the continued fight for freedom on a global scale, but through an explicitly feminist lens. It was made by an all-women cast, from producers to musicians to engineers, and includes features from Malian rapper Ami Yerewolo, Brazilian producer Lyzza, Swedish-Iraqi rapper Nayomi, and more.Emel talks with KEXP's Isabel Khalili about why she chose to work exclusively with women on this album, what it was like being called “the voice of the Tunisian Revolution,” and the role of artists in social movements.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You may have heard Lee Bob’s beautiful cover of Nina Simone’s 1968 classic “Peace of Mind,” but he’s also a singer who writes his own songs. You’ll find that cover on his new EP, Free, alongside an intimate collection of songs conceived on a rooftop in Bamako, Mali. We’re sharing the title track, on which you can hear a kaleidoscopic integration of different genres, from folk ballads to Malian polyrhythms. 

Watch the video version of this conversation on our YouTube channel ►/ @flamebearers What does it take to be the FIRST? To dream beyond what's considered possible? Marine Fatoumata Camara is the first and only elite female boxer from Mali. As she shares, she's gone "where people didn't expect her to because they didn't know what was possible." As of the time of this recording, Marine was on her way to Olympic qualifiers in Bangkok, Thailand, seeking to become Mali's first female Olympic boxer. Since our interview, she's secured her spot, becoming the first of hopefully many Malian women boxers. While she's the first, she's committed to not being the last. In our conversation, Marine shares about her upbringing including challenging assumptions about who can box, navigating toxicity and stress, and building the sports infrastructure for a country with limited resources and cultural precedent for boxing. Marine is used to kids high-fiving her in the streets (they see her as a role model); she's also familiar with the burdens she shoulders as the FIRST (though she won't call them that). She shares, "The slightest thing that you can do could have an impact on someone you may never meet." She's hyper-focused on being her best in the ring, but also her best outside of it because the future is watching. Marine gushes how she's working towards a world where women and girls can be whoever they want to be. Here's to you, Marine! You're literally changing the face of boxing, and we're with you every step of the way. In this interview we also sit down with Marine's close friend, Laurianne to get her inside take on Marine. Episodes drop every Wednesday at 5am Eastern Standard Time through the Paralympics. ---- Flame Bearers is the world's first media and production company specifically illuminating the unsung stories of resilient women Olympians & Paralympians. We tell stories via podcast, video, and live events and are working towards a world where people feel more represented, empowered, and enlightened about the power of community. Learn more on our website: flamebearers.com Watch & subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch a video version of this episode ► / @flamebearers Follow us on social media for exclusive behind the scenes content: Instagram: /flamebearers Facebook: /flamebearerspodcast Linkedin: /flame-bearers Tiktok: /flame_bearers X: /flame_bearers

We have a special French-language episode this week with  Mamadou Ismaïla Konaté, a well-known Malian lawyer, working in the Bars of Mali and Paris. He has been a Minister of Justice of Mali (2016-17). He is leading a professional association focusing on the development of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). In this episode with our fellow Expédit Ologou, Konaté argues that democracy is the worst political system except all the others. In spite of the ongoing military regimes in some countries, democracy should and will survive. But this will depend on the capacities of mobilization and resistance of the citizens and organizations all over the continent. Before and above all, the rehabilitation of democracy in Africa has undoubtedly to do with the reinvigoration of the fundamental pillars of freedom, equality and justice, and fundamentally, the reinvigoration of the rule of law. Find the books, links, and articles we mentioned in this episode on our website, ufahamuafrica.com.

A member of Mali's M5-RFP pro-democracy movement says the military government should be encouraged to stabilize the country before holding free and fair elections. The M5-RFP is a coalition that led protests demanding the resignation of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita. The statement comes after Malian opposition politicians announced over the weekend that they had formed a transitional government in exile. This happened after the military failed to meet a March deadline to hold elections, according to the French News Agency (AFP). Ramata Sissoko Cisse, member of Mali's M5-RFP movement, tells VOA's James Butty, she supports military action to stabilize the nation prior to a return to civilian

Singer Kiran Ahluwalia was born in India, grew up in Canada, and is largely based here in New York. Her music reflects her transcontinental upbringing, as she mixes the sounds of traditional South Asian song forms with Western rock and jazz. A two-time JUNO (Canadian Grammy) winner, Ahluwalia's work has featured collaborations with leading musicians from the Celtic and Fado worlds, as well as Malian super group, Tinariwen. Her six-piece band includes electric guitar, tabla, drum kit, accordion/organ and electric bass and is led by guitarist Rez Abbasi, a Pakistani-American who is also Ahluwalia's husband. Her latest album, Comfort Food, features songs that protest Hindu fundamentalism in India and the nationalism that continues to stir conflicts between India and Pakistan and celebrates pancakes… Kiran Ahluwalia and her band perform some of these songs in-studio. - Caryn Havlik Set list: 1. Dil 2. Tera Jugg 3. Pancake

#ghana #folktale Today we are back in the book of Ghanaian folklore written down by W.H. Barker. In the first story, we learn how to bull yourself out of a court case. In the second, we learn why Rams live at home while the leopard lives in the forest. And in the final story, we learn about biting the cat that feeds you and why Leopards are like nascar drivers. Source: ⁠⁠West African folk-tales by Barker, William Henry, 1882-; Sinclair, Cecilia Narrator: Dustin Steichmann Music: GHAMSU Choir UCC - Highlife medley - JD21 Sound Effects: Cheonggyecheon Long by Dustin Steichmann Bird Sound Effect: XC788596 · African Cuckoo-Hawk · Aviceda cuculoides recorded by Alain Verneau on Xeno-Canto.org Podcast Shoutout: Japan Distilled. Do you like sake? Shochu? Then you need to check out Steve and Chris, and their sound guy Rich. They have decades of tasting experience and can give you the history of each brewery or spirit that they cover. It's super fun and a good insight into Japanese spirits by a couple of guys who really know their stuff. And if you like the show as much as I do, go and give them a like, a rating, and a review. Video by Headliner Listener Shoutout: Bamako Mali. I'm still not sure how someone in the city found my podcast, but I'm glad that they listened to at least one episode. Bamako is the capital of the country of Mali, which is the legacy of the Malian empire. This city has seen the likes of Mansa Musa who traded salt for gold and then messed up the whole gold market when he went on hajj and flooded it with gold gifts. People have lived in the city since the paleolithic era. Of course it was also colonized by France during the ransacking of Africa by the European powers. It did make me smile when they dropped French from their official languages. And so today, I'll be attempting the main language Bambara. To the listener in Bamako I say Aw ni ce and Aw ni su Thank you and goodnight Photo: "Wahoo the Leopard" by CarolineG2011 is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sandman-stories/message

Les Amazones d'Afrique - “Flaws” from the 2024 album Musow Danse on Real World Records On today's Song of the Day, all-female African supergroup Les Amazones d'Afrique — which translates to "The Amazons of Africa" — celebrate the so-called imperfections that make each of us unique. “The song has a simple message,” Malian singer Mamani Keïta explained in a press release. “The perfect person does not exist. We all have our flaws and imperfections which we carry with us through life. But there is beauty in imperfection, and that's what we want people to realise.” The group worked with acclaimed producer Jacknife Lee (U2, Modest Mouse, Taylor Swift) on their third album Musow Danse, released last month via Real World Records.  “Jacknife Lee took time to listen to each of our voices,” says vocalist Fafa Ruffino, from Benin. “He doesn't understand the language but you can tell that he feels the emotion, understands that our souls are deeply invested in our words. I feel like he entered our minds. What he did is more than musical. It is spiritual.” Read the full story at KEXP.orgSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amidst political, economic, and security issues Malians continue to seek justice and reconciliation to restore peace in their country. Since 2012, the Malian government has been engaged in a war against the National Movement for the Liberation of Azawad (MLNA) who intend to secede the Northern region of Mali. Additionally, Mali has experienced 8 attempted coups with 5 of them being successful since its independence in 1960. The turmoil experienced raises questions on how to attain national cohesion and how the Malian government can navigate meeting the plethora of needs that its citizens require. Good governance which is accountable to the people is what Malians are asking for. Moussa Kondo, Executive Director Sahel Institute, joins Mvemba to share perspectives and insights into the political and economic landscape of Mali. Kondo expertly shares the historical context of the insecurity in Mali and some reflections on how Mali can overcome the challenges it is facing today.

Frédéric Kanouté is this week's guest on Iron Cast and it's an absolute classic. Freddie tells some brilliant stories about his time at West Ham, from Razor Ruddock in the changing rooms and the language struggles of East London to the ex-Hammers manager who was "too nice". Freddie also tells his side of the story after a controversial transfer which saw the Malian join London rivals Tottenham Hotspur. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been a bittersweet 24 hours for Ukraine. First, the unexpected news that EU leaders have agreed to start talks to allow Ukraine join the bloc. But hours later came the blow: A funding package for Ukraine worth more than $55 billion had been vetoed by Hungary. And, ever since the brutal attack by Hamas in Israel, the group has been charged with committing acts of sexual violence. But it was just last week, two months after the event, that the UN's Special Representative on Sexual Violence expressed "grave concern" over these reports. Also, a rusting oil tanker with a million barrels of oil was in danger of breaking up when a rescue mission was launched this year by the UN. Veteran diplomat David Gressly is credited with averting a humanitarian and environmental catastrophe in the Red Sea by brokering a deal to replace the endangered vessel. Plus, the sounds of late Malian guitarist Zani Diabaté live on.___We are able to bring you human-centered journalism because listeners like you financially support our independent newsroom. Will you make a donation today to keep The World going strong? Give now.

On today's show ... .Elton John is testifying on behalf of Kevin Spacey, another train derailment full of toxic materials, crazy protests, Sam Brinton, lost at sea, Pentagon whoopsies, dream cruise turns into nightmare, stories about women & are they real? Cup of Coffee in the big time (00:03:50)  -Elton John testified in Kevin Spacey's trial in England, defending the alleged sexual predator, claiming the actor didn't attend a party hosted by the world famous singer in 2002. (00:10:05)- Train derailment with zero injuries and some toxic waste. (00:12:20) Stupid Protests Falling on Deaf Ears Reach all time high with one man sewing his lips together in Cuba and Vegans tagging billionaires toys in Spain. (00:20:60) - Biden Official Sam Brinton was on a taxpayer funded trip when they stole baggage (00:22:10)   - Man Lost at sea found off the coast of Mexico Cream of the Crop (00:25:05) US Military mistakenly sends Millions of Sensitive and Classified Documents to the Malian government, a close ally of Russia for over a Decade! (00:34:30)-Ambassador Cruise Line Docks into the Norwegian owned Faroe Islands during peak of the Grind, or the annual slaughter of Pilot Whales where 40+ Whales were killed in front of terrified passengers (00:49:30)- Aquarium and Fun UFO News out of Australian Coast  (00:52:11)- Women's Corner with a One Woman Town, A Boxer with an onlyfans  (01:00:30)- Wheel Spin Brought to you by BIRDDOGS!!! Go to birddogs.com/HNEWS to get a free tumbler with your order of the best men's clothes on earth! Follow @HardFactorNews on Spotify, Apple Pods, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Snapchat for more. Patreon.com/HardFactor if you want to drop the Golden Elbow and help us grow the brand! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hard-factor/support