Listen to the vanishing sounds of Mali’s legendary music scene
BAMAKO, Mali — The band had just taken the stage on a recent Saturday night when the power cut out. The club was plunged into darkness. The lead guitarist was one of the most famous in Mali, and the venue was among the premier spots for live music in Bamako, the capital. But when the generator kicked in and lights came on, they illuminated mostly empty tables. Songhoy in Bamako, Mali, was once a vibrant hub for world-renowned music, but the rise of Islamist militants and a strained economy have
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