Mali is ranked as one of the world’s poorest countries (173rd position out of 177 countries, 2008 UNDP Human Development Index); culturally and humanly speaking, it is however a very rich country.
Mali counts many internationally known artists: Ali Farka Touré, Aly Keita, Amadou & Mariam, Amy Koita, Ba Cissoko, Cheick Tidiane Seck, Habib Koité, Kandia Kouyaté, Kassé Mady Diabaté, Mamani Keita, Nahawa Doumbia, Nebá Solo, Oumou Sangaré, Rokia Traoré, Salif Keita, Toumani Diabaté, etc. Malian musicians have become Ambassadors for Mali. The diversity of Malian music also reflects its cultural diversity. Mali is home to various traditional music styles such as Mandingo music, Dogon music, etc. but also blues, jazz and other modern fusions.
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