Bassekou Kouyaté & Ngoni Ba - Segu Blue
Album
Bassekou Kouyaté built a band, Ngoni Ba, around several ngonis of different sizes, turning an old griot lute into a full ensemble with bass, rhythm and lead parts. This 2007 debut, produced by Lucy Duran, also features the strong voice of his wife, Amy Sacko. Choose it to hear Malian strings played with the drive of a rock band.