Boubacar Traoré at The Metropolitan Museum Of Art

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In year three of our deep exploration of contemporary Mali, we hear from a legendary Malian superstar, a master singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Boubacar (aka "Kar Kar") rose to fame in the '60s with his blend of blues and Malian and Arabic music. Renown did not lead to riches, and following a 1968 coup, Boubacar dropped out of sight. Personal tragedy led him to move to France, where eventually, he was rediscovered. His 1990 album Mariama (his very first!) finally put him back on the international stage. Don't miss this rare opportunity to see this elusive genius.