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Boubacar Traoré

voc, g, *1942 ML, Kayes Region
Singer of World, Blues and Folk

Boubacar Traoré (born 1942 in Kayes, Mali) is a renowned singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Traoré also goes by the nickname Kar Kar, "the one who dribbles too much" in Bambara, a reference to his soccer playing. He had taught himself to play guitar and developed a unique style that blended American Blues music, Arab music, and pentatonic structures found in West Africa's Mande cultural region.

     
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Guitar
  • Acoustic guitar
Genres
  • World
  • Blues
  • Folk
  • Jazz
  • Reggae
Popular Tracks   
Hona on Mbalimaou by Boubacar Traoré
Duna ma yelema on Maciré by Boubacar Traoré
M'Badehou on Mali Denhou by Boubacar Traoré
Mariama Kaba on Mariama by Boubacar Traoré
Bougoudani on Mbalimaou by Boubacar Traoré
Serrer la main on Maciré by Boubacar Traoré
Je chanterai pour toi on Dounia Tabolo by Boubacar Traoré
Minuit on Mali Denhou by Boubacar Traoré
Baba drame on Maciré by Boubacar Traoré
Dis lui que je l'aime comme mon pays on Dounia Tabolo by Boubacar Traoré

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Discography


Title Artist Year Type
Dounia TaboloBoubacar Traoré2017Album
MbalimaouBoubacar Traoré2014Album
Mali DenhouBoubacar Traoré2011Album
Mali Denhou - Kongo MagniBoubacar Traoré2011Compil.
Classic TitlesBoubacar Traoré2006Compil.
Kongo MagniBoubacar Traoré2005Album
The Best Of Boubacar Traoré. The Bluesman From MaliBoubacar Traoré2003Compil.
Je Chanterai Pour ToiBoubacar Traoré2002Album
SécheresseBoubacar Traoré1999Compil.
MaciréBoubacar Traoré1999Album
Kar KarBoubacar Traoré1998Album
Sa GoloBoubacar Traoré1997Album
Kar KarBoubacar Traoré1992Album
MariamaBoubacar Traoré1990Album
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