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A collage of images, showing the band members of Songhoy Blues and other Malian musicians playing several traditional instruments, like the flute and the guitar.

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17 January 2025

Songhoy Blues’ ‘Héritage’ is a Beautiful Tribute to Malian Music of the Past and Present

Successfully balancing music that makes you dance while raising awareness, the renowned band’s fourth album moves their signature “desert blues” into an acoustic, collaborative sound inspired by ethnic groups around the country.

Audio

21 April 2017

The Songs You Need to Hear This Week

The best songs of the week featuring Amadou & Mariam, Sarkodie, Songhoy Blues, P-Square, Tekno & more.

Songhoy Blues Announce Their Upcoming Album and Share New Single, 'Bamako'

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20 April 2017

Songhoy Blues Announce Their Upcoming Album and Share New Single, 'Bamako'

Psychedelic Malian rock group, Songhoy Blues have announced the release of their sophomore album 'Résistance.'

'They Will Have to Kill Us First' is Now Available to Watch Online

Film + TV

20 September 2016

'They Will Have to Kill Us First' is Now Available to Watch Online

Malian music documentary 'They Will Have to Kill Us First' makes its online debut.

Photos

03 June 2016

An Unedited Look at Durban's Zakifo Music Festival

Durban-based photo-journalist Robyn Perros documents the grit and grain of one of South Africa’s newest music festivals.

Here’s What You Need to Know About Africa Day 2016

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25 May 2016

Here’s What You Need to Know About Africa Day 2016

On May 25 countries throughout Africa and its diaspora celebrate the establishing of the Organisation of African Unity, predecessor to the current African Union, in Addis Ababa in 1963.

Win Tickets To See 'They Will Have To Kill Us First' In The D.C. Area

Events

11 May 2016

Win Tickets To See 'They Will Have To Kill Us First' In The D.C. Area

'They Will Have To Kill Us First: Malian Music In Exile' heads to the D.C. area with screenings at AFI Silver Theatre in Silver Spring.

Win Tickets To See 'They Will Have To Kill Us First: Malian Music In Exile' In Theaters

Events

24 March 2016

Win Tickets To See 'They Will Have To Kill Us First: Malian Music In Exile' In Theaters

'They Will Have To Kill Us First: Malian Music In Exile' continues on its North American theatrical run.

Songhoy Blues On Using Psychedelic Rock Against The Islamist Extremists In Mali

News

08 March 2016

Songhoy Blues On Using Psychedelic Rock Against The Islamist Extremists In Mali

Mali's Songhoy Blues on how they formed a rock band in response to jihadists taking over their hometowns and made it big.

'They Will Have To Kill Us First: Malian Music In Exile' Is Now Playing In Theaters

Film + TV

04 March 2016

'They Will Have To Kill Us First: Malian Music In Exile' Is Now Playing In Theaters

Photos from the U.S. premiere of 'They Will Have To Kill Us First: Malian Music In Exile,' now playing in theaters.

'They Will Have To Kill Us First' Malian Music Documentary Opens In Theaters March 4

Events

19 February 2016

'They Will Have To Kill Us First' Malian Music Documentary Opens In Theaters March 4

Okayafrica is an executive producer of the Malian music documentary 'They Will Have To Kill Us First,' opening in theaters March 4.

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

Film + TV

09 February 2016

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songhoy blues Stories

Songhoy Blues’ ‘Héritage’ is a Beautiful Tribute to Malian Music of the Past and Present

Successfully balancing music that makes you dance while raising awareness, the renowned band’s fourth album moves their signature “desert blues” into an acoustic, collaborative sound inspired by ethnic groups around the country.

The Songs You Need to Hear This Week

The best songs of the week featuring Amadou & Mariam, Sarkodie, Songhoy Blues, P-Square, Tekno & more.

Songhoy Blues Announce Their Upcoming Album and Share New Single, 'Bamako'

Psychedelic Malian rock group, Songhoy Blues have announced the release of their sophomore album 'Résistance.'

'They Will Have to Kill Us First' is Now Available to Watch Online

Malian music documentary 'They Will Have to Kill Us First' makes its online debut.

An Unedited Look at Durban's Zakifo Music Festival

Durban-based photo-journalist Robyn Perros documents the grit and grain of one of South Africa’s newest music festivals.

Here’s What You Need to Know About Africa Day 2016

On May 25 countries throughout Africa and its diaspora celebrate the establishing of the Organisation of African Unity, predecessor to the current African Union, in Addis Ababa in 1963.

Win Tickets To See 'They Will Have To Kill Us First' In The D.C. Area

'They Will Have To Kill Us First: Malian Music In Exile' heads to the D.C. area with screenings at AFI Silver Theatre in Silver Spring.

Win Tickets To See 'They Will Have To Kill Us First: Malian Music In Exile' In Theaters

'They Will Have To Kill Us First: Malian Music In Exile' continues on its North American theatrical run.

Songhoy Blues On Using Psychedelic Rock Against The Islamist Extremists In Mali

Mali's Songhoy Blues on how they formed a rock band in response to jihadists taking over their hometowns and made it big.

'They Will Have To Kill Us First: Malian Music In Exile' Is Now Playing In Theaters

Photos from the U.S. premiere of 'They Will Have To Kill Us First: Malian Music In Exile,' now playing in theaters.

'They Will Have To Kill Us First' Malian Music Documentary Opens In Theaters March 4

Okayafrica is an executive producer of the Malian music documentary 'They Will Have To Kill Us First,' opening in theaters March 4.

'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.