med grew up in the griot tradition of poetry and music. A talented multi-instrumentist, he has played the flute, balafon (African xylophone), kora and hand drums for numerous Malian greats, including Toumani Diabaté and Vieux Farka Touré. Today he is still touring with them but also focusing on his own projects, including Riff Mandingue and Mali Latino.
Chanson hooks roam free over cumbia rhythms and Afropop melodies on El Gato Negro's fourth LP, co-produced by French beatmaker Guts. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 11, 2024