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Boubacar Traore

A retired schoolteacher from the north of Mali, Boubacar is known for the depth and soul of his plaintive songs, and his live performances are rich and evocative. Malian guitarist Boubacar Traore performs live on Cafe LA.

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By Tom Schnabel • Sep 9, 2000 • 1 min read

A retired schoolteacher from the north of Mali, Boubacar is known for the depth and soul of his plaintive songs, and his live performances are rich and evocative. Malian guitarist Boubacar Traore performs live on Cafe LA. (http://www.worldmusicportal.com/Artists/African/Mali/boubacartraore.htm)

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