Mamadou Kelly - Les Bateaux (The Boats) (LP)

Mamadou Kelly's Les Bateaux is a heartfelt journey into the sounds and stories of Mali, blending folk influences with a distinct world music flair. Released by Clermont Music in 2019, the album reflects Kelly’s deep connection to Mali’s traditions, channeling moments from the nation’s history with a strong, evocative sense of place.

The title track, inspired by the early 1970s drought, paints vivid images of villagers along the Niger River awaiting the arrival of food-bearing boats. With fusion instrumentation and a traditional spirit, Les Bateaux offers listeners a moving set of songs rooted in memory, resilience, and hope.

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• Format: Vinyl
• Label: Clermont Music
• Genre: Folk, World, & Country
• Release Date: 2019
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TRACKS

A1. Woma Gara
A2. Adinna Kadidja
A3. Les Bateaux = The Boats
A4. Tchiokoroba
B1. Sinewe / L'Eglisse De Tominia
B2. Lana Hidjori
B3. Nayes
B4. Oumou Diallo
B5. Nisi Tindi