Singer/guitarist Boubacar Traoré from Mali is hailed as the king of African blues. ‘A revelation… a plaintive evocative voice’ (The Guardian).

Boubacar Traoré is hailed as the king of African blues in his native Mali. His intimate songs radiate the simplicity of American blues, with harmonica and a warm voice, while his guitar sparkles like an African harp. The singer/guitarist scored hits in the 1960s but withdrew from public view, as author Lieve Joris describes in her book Mali Blues. In 1990 he finally reached an international audience. ‘A revelation… a plaintive evocative voice which stretches and climbs over threads of melody’ (The Guardian).

The Bimhuis restaurant is open prior to the concert from 6.30 till 8.30PM (reservations via 020-7882158). After the concert, the Bimhuis Café is open (free entrance).

For this concert you can purchase your ticket online or if still
available, at the box office of the Bimhuis. You can select your seat of
choice when buying the tickets. Click here for more information about seating and standing places.
Discount prices are available for students, CJP and Stadspas holders. Click on the tickets button below to see the discount.

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Boubacar Troaré zang/gitaar, Vincent Bucher mondharmonica, Babah Kone percussie