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    Watch Davido & Bombino Perform at Idris Elba's Wedding in Morocco
    Music
    29 April 2019

    Watch Davido & Bombino Perform at Idris Elba's Wedding in Morocco

    Elba personally requested performances from the Nigerian star and Tuareg desert rock guitarist.

    Bombino, the First Nigerien Artist to Be Nominated For a Grammy
    Music
    10 January 2019

    Bombino, the First Nigerien Artist to Be Nominated For a Grammy

    The electrifying musician talks to OkayAfrica about wielding the Tuareg weapon of peace: a guitar.

    Seun Kuti, Bombino, Fatoumata Diawara, Soweto Gospel Choir & More Earn 2019 Grammy Nominations
    News
    07 December 2018

    Seun Kuti, Bombino, Fatoumata Diawara, Soweto Gospel Choir & More Earn 2019 Grammy Nominations

    And, yes, they're still calling it "world" music.

    Bombino "Gets Closer to Africa" In His New Tuareg Blues Album 'Deran'
    Music
    06 June 2018

    Bombino "Gets Closer to Africa" In His New Tuareg Blues Album 'Deran'

    Tuareg legend Omara "Bombino" Moctar returned to Northern Africa to record his fifth proper album.

    Watch The Music Video Premiere of Nigerien Artist Bombino's Song, 'Deran Deran Alkheir'
    Video
    24 May 2018

    Watch The Music Video Premiere of Nigerien Artist Bombino's Song, 'Deran Deran Alkheir'

    The music video is a beautiful representation of the simplicity of love through a Tuareg lens.

    Here's A First Listen of Bombino's New Tuareg Blues Album 'Deran'
    Music
    10 May 2018

    Here's A First Listen of Bombino's New Tuareg Blues Album 'Deran'

    Bombino takes us on another memorable Tuareg music experience with his latest album.

    The Best Songs of 2016
    Music
    20 December 2016

    The Best Songs of 2016

    The songs we had on repeat this year, from Cameroonian bangers to hits from Solange, Wizkid, and Drake.

    Here Are All The Shows You Need To Check Out This Summer In NYC
    Events
    26 May 2016

    Here Are All The Shows You Need To Check Out This Summer In NYC

    We round up all the NYC concerts you need to know this summer from the likes of Femi Kuti, Wizkid, Davido, Mbongwana Star and more.

    'Azel,' Bombino's New Album Is His Best Work Yet
    News
    31 March 2016

    'Azel,' Bombino's New Album Is His Best Work Yet

    Bombino pushes Tuareg desert blues forward with his new album 'Azel,' produced by Dirty Projectors' Dave Longstreth,

    14 African Artists You Need To See At SXSW
    USA
    11 March 2016

    14 African Artists You Need To See At SXSW

    Here are the African artists you can't miss at SXSW 2016.

    Win Tickets To AFRICA NOW! At The Apollo Theater With Bombino, Jojo Abot, Alsarah & The Nubatones And Mokoomba
    Events
    03 March 2016

    Win Tickets To AFRICA NOW! At The Apollo Theater With Bombino, Jojo Abot, Alsarah & The Nubatones And Mokoomba

    AFRICA NOW! at the Apollo Theater returns March 26 with Bombino, Jojo Abot, Alsarah & The Nubatones and Mokoomba.

    'They Will Have To Kill Us First' Malian Music Documentary Is Headed To U.S. Theaters
    Film + TV
    09 February 2016

    'They Will Have To Kill Us First' Malian Music Documentary Is Headed To U.S. Theaters

    Malian music documentary 'They Will Have To Kill Us First' is slated for a U.S. theatrical release this March and April.

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