Tag Archives: Mali
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Album Review: Tinariwen opens up a world of possibilities with ‘Elwan’
This isn’t the first time in this nation’s history we have discriminated against people based on their skin color or religion—just look at Native Americans, African Americans, Jews and Japanese Americans. Yet, in this era of knowledge available with a single click, many seem to be less tolerant than ever. As…
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Q&A: Amadou and Mariam make their American entrance
Amadou and Mariam, courtesy. Amadou, the son of a soldier, grew up in the village of Douenza in Mali, in western Africa. That is is 500 miles from the capital city of Bamako; Mariam’s home. He lost his eyesight at a young age due to a congenital cataract. Mariam,…