According to some, guitarist and singer Samba Touré is a soft-spoken man, charming with an optimistic gait. The cataclysmic changes and upheaval to northern Mali, his homeland have not

dimmed his rich expressions in music and, coupled with his well-digested lessons from the late Ali Farka Touré, Samba’s sound, displayed on the album “Gandadiko” on the Glitterbeat Record

Label is equally as charming as his demeanor. His album “Albala” is worth hearing as well. STAY CONNECTED TO WISCONSIN NEWS — YOUR WAY Get trustworthy reporting and unique local stories from

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