Afel Bocoum, Damon Albarn, Toumani Diabaté, Ko Kan Ko Sata

The Profile

A one-off collaborative project bringing together British musician Damon Albarn with Malian artists Afel Bocoum, Toumani Diabaté, and Ko Kan Ko Sata. Their session in Mali resulted in the 2002 album Mali Music, blending traditional Malian textures with subtle studio treatments.

Damon Albarn is the lead singer of Blur; Mali Music was recorded in Mali and released on Honest Jon's Records; notable tracks include Spoons and Sunset Coming On.

Rohan praises the Mali Music project, highlighting its seamless blend of Malian traditional music with Damon Albarn’s subtle electronics and vocals. The review spotlights Spoons and Sunset Coming On, noting both joy and melancholy across 16 tracks. Final verdict: 5/5.