Together with our dear partners Selam, we welcome Malian blues legend Boubacar Traoré to Fasching!
From the dusty streets of Mali to the soul of the Mississippi Delta, Boubacar Traoré channels the deep, unshaken spirit of the blues. His intricate, kora-inspired guitar work carries echoes of Blind Willie McTell and Robert Johnson. His voice? Sings of love, exile, and the passage of time. Accompanied by Vincent Bucher’s spellbinding harmonica, Traoré’s music is both raw and hypnotic – filled with longing yet rich with warmth.
A pioneer since the 1960s, his songs once gave voice to Mali’s independence before life took him on a path of loss and solitude. Now, he stands as one of Africa’s most revered blues storytellers, a bridge between continents and generations. Experience the deep groove, the quiet fire, and the timeless beauty of Boubacar Traoré.
Boubacar Traoré – Guitar & Vocals
Vincent Bucher – Harmonica
Jeremie Diarra – Calebasse
Latest album LIVE! available at Bandcamp
