Malian musician Habib Koite will be performing a few songs during the Global Village ahead of his show that night at The Lincoln Theatre! You'll get a little preview of the show and of his new album that will be out early this year! It's all waiting for you on 90.5FM Columbus, 106.3FM Newark and on line at www.wcbe.org! TICKETS!
African guitarist Habib Koité is one of the most popular and eclectic musicians to ever come out of Mali. The self-taught performer has developed a personal sound derived from a number of... ethnic and regional styles native to his home country. His unique approach to the guitar features the use of a pentatonic tuning played on open strings and includes a sprinkling of blues and flamenco influences. He calls it danssa doso, and it has caught the attention of notable admirers as diverse as Jackson Browne, Eric Bibb, and the Art Ensemble of Chicago. Bonnie Raitt will tell you, “With his combination of chops and soul, he’s the most amazing guitarist I’ve heard in years.” Koité returns to Santa Cruz celebrating his soon to be released album, Soô. Singing in Malinke, Bambara, and Dogon, and incorporating styles and rhythms from all over the country, Koité brings together the diversity of ethnicities of Mali on the new release and on the stage.
