Habib Koité and Bamada

Habib Koité takes his time. 

«Kharifa» is his sixth studio album. 

It can be said that the Malian guitarist has matured, evolved, while once again successfully keeping one foot firmly anchored in the past. 

This superb project was released right before the pandemic. 

Habib Koité takes his time and builds, step-by-step, an exemplary career begun in the early 1990s

cj034 - "Kharifa"  Habib Koité (2019)

Listen "Kharifa"

Next concerts :

Oct30

Habib Koité & Bamada @ Campbell Hall UCSB - Special project : MANDE SILA feat Habib Koite, Aly Keïta, Lamine Cissokho

Campbell Hall UCSB - Special project : MANDE SILA feat Habib Koite, Aly Keïta, Lamine Cissokho, Santa Barbara, CA

Three standard bearers of West African musical traditions come together to celebrate Mande Sila: the way of the Mandingo empire, symbolizing languages, cultures, music, and the entire organology of West Africa. Malian guitar player Habib Koite, kora player Lamine Cissokho, and balafon master Aly Keita are linked by the same cultural heritage; a melting pot that inspires their compositions. Theyll be joined by percussionist Mama Kone.

Nov1

Habib Koité & Bamada @ Musical Instrument Museum MIM - Special project : MANDE SILA feat. Habib Koite, Aly Keïta, Lamine Cissokho

Musical Instrument Museum MIM - Special project : MANDE SILA feat. Habib Koite, Aly Keïta, Lamine Cissokho, Phoenix, AZ

Three standard bearers of West African musical traditions come together to celebrate Mande Sila: the way of the Mandingo empire, symbolizing languages, cultures, music, and the entire organology of West Africa. Malian guitar player Habib Koite, kora player Lamine Cissokho, and balafon master Aly Keita are linked by the same cultural heritage; a melting pot that inspires their compositions. Theyll be joined by percussionist Mama Kone.

Nov3

Habib Koité & Bamada @ Irvine Barclay Theatre - Special project : MANDE SILA feat. Habib Koite, Aly Keïta, Lamine Cissokho

Irvine Barclay Theatre - Special project : MANDE SILA feat. Habib Koite, Aly Keïta, Lamine Cissokho, Irvine, CA

Three standard bearers of West African musical traditions come together to celebrate Mande Sila: the way of the Mandingo empire, symbolizing languages, cultures, music, and the entire organology of West Africa. Malian guitar player Habib Koite, kora player Lamine Cissokho, and balafon master Aly Keita are linked by the same cultural heritage; a melting pot that inspires their compositions. Theyll be joined by percussionist Mama Kone.

Nov6

Habib Koité & Bamada @ Kuumbwa Jazz Center - Special Project : MANDE SILA feat. Habib Koite, Aly Keïta, Lamine Cissokho

Kuumbwa Jazz Center - Special Project : MANDE SILA feat. Habib Koite, Aly Keïta, Lamine Cissokho, Santa Cruz, CA

Three standard bearers of West African musical traditions come together to celebrate Mande Sila: the way of the Mandingo empire, symbolizing languages, cultures, music, and the entire organology of West Africa. Malian guitar player Habib Koite, kora player Lamine Cissokho, and balafon master Aly Keita are linked by the same cultural heritage; a melting pot that inspires their compositions. Theyll be joined by percussionist Mama Kone.

Oct30

Habib Koité & Bamada @ Campbell Hall UCSB - Special project : MANDE SILA feat Habib Koite, Aly Keïta, Lamine Cissokho

Campbell Hall UCSB - Special project : MANDE SILA feat Habib Koite, Aly Keïta, Lamine Cissokho, Santa Barbara, CA

Three standard bearers of West African musical traditions come together to celebrate Mande Sila: the way of the Mandingo empire, symbolizing languages, cultures, music, and the entire organology of West Africa. Malian guitar player Habib Koite, kora player Lamine Cissokho, and balafon master Aly Keita are linked by the same cultural heritage; a melting pot that inspires their compositions. Theyll be joined by percussionist Mama Kone.

Nov1

Habib Koité & Bamada @ Musical Instrument Museum MIM - Special project : MANDE SILA feat. Habib Koite, Aly Keïta, Lamine Cissokho

Musical Instrument Museum MIM - Special project : MANDE SILA feat. Habib Koite, Aly Keïta, Lamine Cissokho, Phoenix, AZ

Three standard bearers of West African musical traditions come together to celebrate Mande Sila: the way of the Mandingo empire, symbolizing languages, cultures, music, and the entire organology of West Africa. Malian guitar player Habib Koite, kora player Lamine Cissokho, and balafon master Aly Keita are linked by the same cultural heritage; a melting pot that inspires their compositions. Theyll be joined by percussionist Mama Kone.

Nov3

Habib Koité & Bamada @ Irvine Barclay Theatre - Special project : MANDE SILA feat. Habib Koite, Aly Keïta, Lamine Cissokho

Irvine Barclay Theatre - Special project : MANDE SILA feat. Habib Koite, Aly Keïta, Lamine Cissokho, Irvine, CA

Three standard bearers of West African musical traditions come together to celebrate Mande Sila: the way of the Mandingo empire, symbolizing languages, cultures, music, and the entire organology of West Africa. Malian guitar player Habib Koite, kora player Lamine Cissokho, and balafon master Aly Keita are linked by the same cultural heritage; a melting pot that inspires their compositions. Theyll be joined by percussionist Mama Kone.

Nov6

Habib Koité & Bamada @ Kuumbwa Jazz Center - Special Project : MANDE SILA feat. Habib Koite, Aly Keïta, Lamine Cissokho

Kuumbwa Jazz Center - Special Project : MANDE SILA feat. Habib Koite, Aly Keïta, Lamine Cissokho, Santa Cruz, CA

Three standard bearers of West African musical traditions come together to celebrate Mande Sila: the way of the Mandingo empire, symbolizing languages, cultures, music, and the entire organology of West Africa. Malian guitar player Habib Koite, kora player Lamine Cissokho, and balafon master Aly Keita are linked by the same cultural heritage; a melting pot that inspires their compositions. Theyll be joined by percussionist Mama Kone.