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Afel Bocoum
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Afel Bocoum (born 1955) is a musician from Mali, noted as a singer and guitarist. He began his career as a member of Ali Farka Touré's group ASCO, and Toure is often regarded as his mentor.He is from the town of Niafunke on the River Niger, and is a member of the Sonrai people. Bocoum is an agricultural advisor by profession. Bocoum uses music as a medium of communication, commenting on contemporary Malian society.
Discography
Albums5
Linde
Linde2020 • AlbumTracks: 11
Mali Music
Mali Music2012 • AlbumTracks: 16
Tabital Pulaaku
Tabital Pulaaku2009 • AlbumTracks: 12
Niger
Niger2006 • AlbumTracks: 12
Alkibar
Alkibar1999 • AlbumTracks: 10
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