Malian music

Malian music is a rich, culturally diverse tradition rooted in West Africa, blending intricate rhythms, melodies, and storytelling. It features instruments like the kora (a 21-string harp-lute), balafon (bells), and djembe (drum), which produce vibrant, hypnotic sounds. Music often serves social, spiritual, and historical purposes, with griots—traditional storytellers—preserving history through song. Styles vary across regions, reflecting Mali’s ethnic groups such as the Mandinka, Songhai, and Tuareg. Mali has produced renowned artists like Ali Farka Touré and Salif Keita, whose music combines traditional elements with contemporary influences, promoting Mali’s rich musical heritage worldwide.