Malik
Aziza Brahim's Music Explores the Western Sahara's Sad Legacy with Beautiful Songs
The Sahrawi singer discusses the process and motivations behind her new album 'Abbar el Hamada,' which addresses 40 years of Western Sahara occupation.
Listen to the Long-Awaited New Album from Mali's Innovative BKO Quintet
BKO Quintet’s excellent album of “tradi-modern” Malian music is finally seeing the light of day.
Listen to a New Song from Kassé Mady Diabaté, One of Mali's Most Beloved Modern Griots
This West African singer keeps tradition alive with his beautiful voice.
Daniel Lanois Remixed Tinariwen's "Adounia Ti Chidjret" in the Back of a Car
Tinariwen are the greatest rock and roll outfit on the planet, and Daniel Lanois was principal producer of U2’s good album, so collaboration between the two is no small deal.
Maison Des Jeunes: A Cross-World Collaboration Done Right
Check our premiere of Yacouba Sissoko Band's video for "Chanson Denko Tapestry" (produced by Brian Eno), view Nick Zinner's photographs from Mali, and read Zachary Lipez's investigation of the world-spanning project.
Malik Daud Khan and the Future of Counter-Terror Collusion
If England hadn't whispered to its ally, it's likely the US wouldn't have ever pulled the trigger on the drone strike that killed Khan, a Pakistani elder with British connections.
