Hailed as the last great blues singer of Mali’s older generation, Boubacar Traoré has been celebrated as one of Africa’s greatest guitarists. Touring internationally since the 1960’s has led to collaborations with Cedric Watson, Corey Harris and Leyla McCalla and a deep connection to the current roots and politically committed songwriter scene in America. At Earagail Arts Festival 2024 Traoré performed to a sold-out audience in the Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny. Photos: Donna El Assaad, Earagail Arts Festival
