Aboubakar Traoré
&  Balima
Burkina Faso  |  Belgium

 

"Ngoni master Aboubakar Traoré and his Balima group explore kinetic West African rhythm on Sababu (Zephyrus Records), soaring on the guitar and ngoni interplay of Politiki." 
The Guardian (Global Album of the Month)

"Five years ago, the Burkina Faso-born kamelengoni master Aboubakar Traoré and his group Balima released a splendid debut album titled Tama Tama—and the good news is that Sababu is even better."  Songlines ★★★★

"Sababu convinces on all levels. Firmly rooted in Burkina Faso culture and history, the music transcends time and geographical borders, creating an album of hope, pride, and optimism." 
KLOF