The Night of Mali | Mali National Day | Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai Japan

🇲🇱 Mali National Day | Cultural Performances | Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai Japan

Celebrate the vibrant heart of West Africa through an unforgettable musical evening at "The Night of Mali", held in honor of Mali National Day at Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai.

Featuring a stellar lineup of Mali’s most celebrated and rising musical talents:
0:00 Wassa Kouyaté – griot singer and keeper of Mali's oral traditions
09:48 Baba Salah – renowned for his powerful stage presence and electrifying fusion of rock and Malian rhythms
14:56 Balla Tounkara – renowned kora player and singer from a griot family, currently based in the U.S., known for his powerful and emotive performances
19:54 Delphine Mounkoro – a dynamic voice representing the next generation of Malian female performers
24:13 Cheick Tidiane Seck – legendary pianist and composer blending jazz, funk, and Mandé traditions
29:51 Kader Tarhanine – Tuareg singer and guitarist whose desert blues transcend borders
37:58 Habib Kone – soulful vocals steeped in tradition and contemporary flair
And Fama Diabaté – heir to the Diabaté griot legacy, blending ancient melodies with modern interpretation

🎶 Together, they brought the night to life with a stunning performance that celebrated Mali’s musical diversity, cultural pride, and creative energy.
From traditional griot storytelling to modern fusion and desert blues, the stage echoed with rhythms and voices that connect Mali’s rich heritage with the world stage.

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