Mali Latino's lyrics & chords

The idea for Mali Latino was born on tour and is the brainchild of master kora player Madou Sidiki Diabaté (brother of Toumani Diabaté) and pianist Alex Wilson. In 2004, while on the road with Malian singer and griot Kandia Kouyate, Madou and Alex struck up an instant connection and at the end of the tour decided to cement the musical encounter by recording a track together - Remercier les travailleurs. Madou then returned to Mali but the two remained in contact. Skipping four years ahead, Alex was offered Composer Residency at the presti...read more