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Overview
One of West Africa's most critically acclaimed rock collectives is coming to Sydney for a one-night-only performance. Hitting City Recital Hall in March, Songhoy Blues mix contemporary rock and hip hop with the traditional music of Mali's Songhoy people, creating a unique sound that has been described by critics as "intense", "thrilling" and "revelatory".
Songhoy Blues formed after guitarists Garba Toure and Oumar Toure, and vocalist Aliou Toure, were forced to flee their hometown after it was seized by armed jihadists who banned drinking, smoking and music. Travelling to the southern city of Bamako, they partnered with drummer Nathanael Dembele, and after playing the local club scene for a time, caught the attention of the Africa Express project and Yeah Yeah Yeahs guitarist Nick Zinner. Their debut album Music in Exile has since garnered rave reviews and placed them well and truly on the world stage.
