The Music of Mali Captured in "Life is Hard, Music is Good"
Good folk music is able to convey centuries of history, tracing the path of a culture from its roots to its modern form. Whether it’s by sticking to the past with time-honored song structures or embracing the present by mixing unique regional instruments with new technology, folk is able to show the essence of a people in an unparalleled manner. This week’s featured Kickstarter project, Music in Mali: Life is Hard, Music is Good, embraces this tradition of musicial storytelling.
Mali, one of Africa’s poorest countries, enjoys a rich musical tradition that combines (usually parable-style) folk storytelling with instantly recognizable West African instruments.
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