Bamako, the capital. Nearly 2 Mio inhabitants, founded in 16th century, conquered by the French in 1883/4. One of the most important musical centers not only in Westafrica. Here is where the blues started to spread over the world.
Today I regret not to have took more photos. But I remember picking the sound of Ali-Frake-Touré-like guitarmusic from a radio in the market.
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