From the beating heart of the capital city Bamako to the rich musical soils of Niafunke, Mali has become synonymous with the raw desert blues sound. Featuring the likes of the legendary Tuareg band Tartit as well as Songhai bluesman Samba Toure, this Rough Guide also includes tracks by other unsung heroes, all of whom share the same goal of preserving a culture under serious threat. | Side A01 Samba Toure: Yermakoye 02 Tartit: Afous Dafous 03 Ali Baba Cisse: Kaya 04 Sabu Doriente: Yawoye Side B 01 Anansy Cisse: Gomni 02 Modiba Diabate: Bonya 03 Alkibar Jr: La Paix 04 Alba Griot Ensemble: Horonia