Boubacar Traoré
Summary: Boubacar Traoré (born 1942 in Kayes, Mali) is a renowned singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Traoré, nicknamed ", Kar Kar", (", the one who dribbles too much", in Bambara, a reference to his soccer playing), first came to prominence in the early 1960s. He had taught himself to play guitar and developed a unique style that blended blues, Arab music, and kassonké, a style native to the Kayes region. He was a superstar in Mali and a symbol of the newly independent country. His songs were immensely popular and he enjoyed regular radio play.
Similar Artists: Lobi Traoré, Rokia Traoré, Ali Farka Touré and Toumani Diabaté, Afel Bocoum, Idrissa Soumaoro
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