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Habib Koité & Bamada at The Additon
Courtesy of Yoshi's Jazz Club San Francisco | Posted on March 13, 2010
Where
The Additon
1330 Fillmore Street
San Francisco, CA
Map
(415) 655-5600
When
Sun, April 4, 2010
5pm + 7pm
At Door
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Musicians
About
Malian guitarist Habib Koite is one of Africa's most popular and recognized musicians.
Habib's artistry draws on styles from the different regions of Mali, rather than solely on the music of his particular area as most Malian musicians do. He has gained a strong fan base by integrating the rock and folk sounds of the Western world, without watering down his cherished Malian roots. Habib descends from a line of griots, traditional troubadors who provide wit, wisdom and entertainment to the pubic. Taking this role to the world at large, his charisma and magnetism translates across cultures. ...