Mande Pop

Mande Pop is a vibrant genre deeply rooted in the rich musical traditions of the Mande people of West Africa. This genre seamlessly blends traditional Mande instruments such as the kora, balafon, and ngoni with modern musical elements, creating an enthralling fusion that transcends cultural boundaries. The melodies are often intricate, reflecting the complex history and social narratives of the Mande people, while the rhythms invite listeners into a world of dynamic beats and compelling dance. Artists like Rokia Traoré and Ali Farka Touré have been pivotal in bringing Mande Pop to global audiences, infusing their music with a mix of jazz, blues, and contemporary sounds while staying true to their cultural roots. Mande Pop not only celebrates the musical heritage of West Africa but also innovates within it, making it a genre that is both deeply traditional and refreshingly modern.

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Lamomali Totem
Album - 12 Tracks - Released April 25, 2025

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Abdoulaye Diabaté
Adama Namakoro Fomba
Adja Soumano
Afel Bocoum
AfroCubism
Alou Sam
Alou Sangaré
Amadou & Mariam
Ami Koita
Amy Koita
Aïcha Koné
Ba Cissoko
Babáni Koné
Bako Dagnon
Ballaké Sissoko
Bassekou Kouyate
Bembeya Jazz National
Blick Bassy
Boubacar Traoré
Chéché Dramé
Coumba Sidibe
Dieneba Diakite
Djelimady Tounkara
Djeneba Seck
Dobet Gnahoré
Doussou Bagayoko
Fatoumata Diawara
Fode Kouyate
Habib Koité
Ismaël Lô
Issa Bagayogo
Kandia Kouyate
Kassé-Mady Diabaté
Kokanko Sata
Kélétigui Diabaté
Lobi Traoré
Mah Kouyaté
Mama Badema Sissoko
Mamou Sidibé
Mangala Camara
Momo Wandel Soumah
Nabintou Diakité
Nahawa Doumbia
Naïny Diabaté
Neba Solo
Oumou Dioubate
Oumou Sangaré
Rail Band
Ramata Diakité
Rokia Koné
Rokia Traoré
Sali Sidibe
Samba Oussou
Sory Kandia Kouyaté
Tata Diakité
Tom Diakité
Toumani Diabaté
Touré Kunda
Victor Démé
Vieux Farka Touré
Yoro Diallo
Zani Diabaté
Amadou & Mariam
Fatoumata Diawara
Toumani Diabaté
Victor Démé
Vieux Farka Touré
Oumou Sangaré
Ballaké Sissoko
Blick Bassy
Habib Koité
Ismaël Lô
Rokia Traoré
Dobet Gnahoré
AfroCubism
Boubacar Traoré
Touré Kunda
Ba Cissoko
Bembeya Jazz National
Bassekou Kouyate
Afel Bocoum
Momo Wandel Soumah
Mama Badema Sissoko
Nahawa Doumbia
Kassé-Mady Diabaté
Kélétigui Diabaté
Doussou Bagayoko
Djeneba Seck
Issa Bagayogo
Djelimady Tounkara
Ramata Diakité
Abdoulaye Diabaté
Lobi Traoré
Mamou Sidibé
Mah Kouyaté
Rokia Koné
Kandia Kouyate
Coumba Sidibe
Oumou Dioubate
Mangala Camara
Adja Soumano
Ami Koita
Yoro Diallo
Nabintou Diakité
Babáni Koné
Aïcha Koné
Samba Oussou
Bako Dagnon
Sory Kandia Kouyaté
Tata Diakité
Tom Diakité
Neba Solo
Rail Band
Adama Namakoro Fomba
Amy Koita
Naïny Diabaté
Alou Sangaré
Sali Sidibe
Zani Diabaté
Chéché Dramé
Alou Sam
Fode Kouyate
Dieneba Diakite
Kokanko Sata