Maher Cissoko: Cissoko Heritage

Maher Cissoko: Cissoko Heritage

December 1, 2021

Transcending the Trends Listening Post 327. The elements of contemporary music—performers, instruments, genres, modes of consumption—are at the mercy of changeable tastes and racing technology. But consider the extraordinary endurance of West Africa’s griots, musical...
Kanazoé Orkestra: Miriya

Kanazoé Orkestra: Miriya

September 25, 2017

Griot-politics Listening Post 117. It’s unlikely Donald Trump has heard Kanazoé Orkestra’s stirring debut album, but when he told a group of African leaders that he has many friends “going to your countries, trying to get rich,” he unwittingly validated the...