We have oral traditions in Mali, and songs are passed down and around this way. I think in the US you can play all the time in your own room and neve…

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Mali is a very social society. We share everything. I think sharing our resources in music forces us to collaborate more, play with other people more…

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My father thought that if I was to go into the army, at the least I would have a reliable paycheck at the end of each month with which to feed my fam…

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Many people love my music. Many do not understand it. In general my music is more easily understood by younger people in Mali, and by people outside …

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