"Mali's biggest pop star" --Rolling Stone
Malian guitarist Habib Koité is one of Africa's most beloved and popular musicians. Habib draws on styles from the different regions of Mali, rather than solely on the music of his particular area as most Malian musicians do. Habib has gained a strong fan base by integrating the rock and folk sounds of the Western world, without watering down his cherished Malian roots. Habib descends from a line of griots, traditional troubadors who provide wit, wisdom and entertainment and his charisma and magnetism translates across cultures.
Location
Old Town School of Folk Music
4544 N. Lincoln
Chicago, ILUnited States
