Orchestre Rail-band De Bamako's lyrics & chords

This band was later known as Super Rail Band, Bamako Rail Band or, most comprehensively and formally, according to their first record Orchestre Rail-Band de Bamako. It was founded in 1970, sponsored by the Ministry of Information and the railway administration; the Malian government had, since the 1960s, been sponsoring cultural events and groups to promote national traditions, and Rail Band was among those programs. The band performed regularly at the Buffet Bar at the Station Hotel in Bamako, performing Manding music. The band performs tradi...read more