Africa Beats - Songhoy Blues

When Islamist militants captured Timbuktu and banned secular music, the members of Songhoy Blues felt they had no choice but to leave their homes in the north and head south to the Malian capital, Bamako. They were traumatised by having to leave behind loved ones, but they also had some luck. British musician Damon Albarn and his Africa Express collective went to Mali in a gesture of solidarity, and Songhoy Blues was one of the bands they recorded for their Maison des Jeunes album. As a result, the desert band's international career has taken off and they have played at several European festivals.

[@antoniomaria2171]

Keep going Songhoy Blues! Shows the World the true face of Mali's People. Where religious tolerance has always been one of its beautiful caracter. The soul of Mali don't have place for any kind of discrimination and radicalism.

[@BBCAfrica]

#AfricaBeats: The music of #Mali's desert stars #SonghayBlues
When Islamist militants captured Timbuktu and banned secular music, the members of Songhoy Blues felt they had no choice but to leave their homes in the north and head south to the Malian capital, Bamako. They were traumatised by having to leave behind loved ones, but they also had some luck. British musician Damon Albarn and his Africa Express collective went to Mali in a gesture of solidarity, and Songhoy Blues was one of the bands they recorded for their Maison des Jeunes album. As a result, the desert band's international career has taken off and they have played at several European festivals.
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[@maureenfluffybuns9422]

Really beautiful people and music from such a disturbing experience.......moving.
Thankyou gentlemen.

[@tawandamakaure3509]

Masterpiece! Well done! This is real, heartfelt music! I cant understand even a word, but my heart feels every word.

[@jenohavin]

Favorite African music group!

[@jeanbarrau9128]

Quelle douceur dans ton coeur, mon frère ! merci

[@alimaniangado4140]

This is so sad referring to the north of Mali I mean I love the way u guys putting so much passion in it and certainly courage .

[@PierrotGaming]

Je viens de découvrir. Je trouve que... c'est vrai. Ils ont un style à eux qu'ils le rends unique. Qu'ils continuent, je les suivrais!

[@talibefofana8900]

God bless Mali and the alls world's peace

[@veecheet]

Can we get a video of the performance only??/ Please it would be a gift to the world!!

[@kwameg971]

In unity all shall be well

[@elijahparedez8785]

Saw them and hungout on there bus with them in,
Austin, Texas

[@ADASI1000]

Linda musica!!!! Mali

[@RAMLIA1]

❤️

[@danielhodgkin]

What's the name of the song they are performing in this video?

[@smokefrommillville]

🎤🔥👏👏👌💯🔥🔥🔥

[@moussakaba9766]

Of le grand Mali

[@patkacrazy]

Does anyone know which song they are playing?

[@greatfighting]

+patkacrazy Desert melodie

[@BBCAfrica]

#AfricaBeats: The music of #Mali's desert stars #SonghayBlues
When Islamist militants captured Timbuktu and banned secular music, the members of Songhoy Blues felt they had no choice but to leave their homes in the north and head south to the Malian capital, Bamako. They were traumatised by having to leave behind loved ones, but they also had some luck. British musician Damon Albarn and his Africa Express collective went to Mali in a gesture of solidarity, and Songhoy Blues was one of the bands they recorded for their Maison des Jeunes album. As a result, the desert band's international career has taken off and they have played at several European festivals.
th-cam.com/video/8gQSVXJu3Cc/w-d-xo.html

[@carlengmann8426]

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