Babani Kone is a member of a Griot family from Segou, Mali. In the past this was the centre of the mighty Barmbara kingdom and many feel that artists from Segou represents the most classical music tradition in Mali. In 1984 Babani Kone won first prize at a music festival in Segou. She later began... Learn More »
Babani Kone is a member of a Griot family from Segou, Mali. In the past this was the centre of the mighty Barmbara kingdom and many feel that artists from Segou represents the most classical music tradition in Mali. In 1984 Babani Kone won first prize at a music festival in Segou. She later began to study with the famous female vocalist, Fanta Damba. Babani has recorded several cassettes for the home market and is a very popular singer in Mali. The cassette version of the album "Sanou Djali" was one of the most sold in Mali in 1997. « Hide Description