Nowadays it is almost universally accepted that the DNA of the blues can be traced back to Africa. Featuring significant collaborations which explore this link – including Corey Harris and Ali Farka Toure – alongside pivotal artists such as Afel Bocoum, Oumou Sangare and Boubacar Traore, The Rough Guide to African Blues examines this complex and fascinating musical connection.
Artists include- Mariem Hassan, Nuru Kane, Corey Harris with Ali Farka TourÃ, Boubacar TraorÃ, Oumou Sangare, Etran Finatawa, Afel Bocoum, Rokia TraorÃ, AyalÃw MÃsfin & Black Lion Band, Djelimady Tounkara, Bob Brozman & Djeli Moussa Diawara, Rasha, Daby Balde, Baaba Maal & Mansour Seck