The Malian musician is bringing his pioneering blend of old and new to Earagail Arts Festival, joining Úna Monaghan in a deliciously eclectic programme
The Malian musician is bringing his pioneering blend of old and new to Earagail Arts Festival, joining Úna Monaghan in a deliciously eclectic programmeBassekou Kouyate: 'I was the one who took the ngoni to an international level, using all this distortion, delay and wah-wah pedal sound effects.' Photograph: Thomas Dorn.
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