Mali
Timbuktu manuscripts: Mali's ancient documents captured online
A virtual gallery to showcase Mali's cultural history has been launched, featuring tens of thousands of Timbuktu's ancient manuscripts.
Why France faces so much anger in West Africa
Analysis - Africa Programme's Paul Melly break down where things gone have wrong for France in West Africa and why the European nation appears so unpopular in Africa.
Live: Salif Keita at WOMAD 2020
"The Golden Voice of Africa” Salif Ketia live at the Bowl Of Brooklands, recorded by RNZ Music. Audio
Live: Trio Da Kali at WOMAD 2020
Trio Da Kali perform on the Dell Stage, recorded by RNZ Music. Audio
Worlds of Music 28 October, 2017
On Worlds of Music this week Trevor follows a Malian theme, focusing on a new collaboration between the Kronos Quartet and the Trio Da Kali. He talks exclusivly to Kronos Quartet founder David… Audio
French-Malian hip-hop artist Inna Modja: 'I didn’t want to stay broken'
Whether she’s singing in French, English or Bambara, French-Malian hip-hop artist Inna Modja is speaking out against injustice. Video, Audio, Gallery
Interview: Songhoy Blues | WOMAD 2016
Yadana Saw takes a wander around the first night of Womad 2016 with one of opening acts of this year's festival, Aliou Toure from Malian band Songhoy Blues. Audio, Gallery
Robin Denselow - Mali Music
Mali has been a hotbed of modern African music in recent times, but in 2012 Islamic militants took control of much of Northern Mali - and banned concerts. Since then, a combined French and Malian… Audio
Lost in Mali
Nick Bollinger surveys a new compilation mapping the musical geography of Mali. Audio
Lost in Mali
Nick Bollinger surveys a new compilation mapping the musical geography of Mali.
AudioThe Sampler for 2 February 2016
This week in The Sampler Nick Bollinger reviews a reimagining of a John Cale classic; the sophisticated folk of Aoife O'Donovan; and a survey of the musical geography of Mali. Audio
Hostages freed, 19 killed in Mali attack
More than 100 hostages have been freed after suspected Islamist gunmen stormed a hotel in Mali's capital Bamako, killing at least 19 people.
Why Mali is an insurgent hotspot
Mali is one of Africa's insurgent hostpots, and today's attack on a hotel in the capital is just one of many in recent years.
The Sampler: Music in Exile by Songhoy Blues
Nick Bollinger discovers the debut of young Malian quartet Songhoy Blues. Audio
The Sampler: Music in Exile by Songhoy Blues
Nick Bollinger discovers the debut of young Malian quartet Songhoy Blues.
AudioInsight for 28 October 2012 - Mali
Kim Vinnell visits Mali in West Africa amid a drought and fears over Al Qaeda linked Islamic militants occupying the north Audio
Amadou and Mariam at WOMAD 2011
Emma Smith talks with Malian musicians Amadou & Mariam, whose infectious folk songs feed off modern rock and blues grooves. Audio
