Bounaly Bamako, Mali
Ali "Bounaly" Traore, born in 1994 in Niafounke, Mali. Growing up under the influence of musical giants, including uncle Afel Boucoum, Bounaly started playing guitar at the age of 10. Fleeing to Bamako during the 2012 conflict, Bounaly carved a unique career his versatile style, from racucous wedding shredding, nostalgic acoustic fingerpicking to modern, synth-infused productions, ... more
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