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Habib Koite
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Discography
Albums9
Kharifa
Kharifa2019 • AlbumTracks: 12
Soo
Soo2014 • AlbumTracks: 11
Brother in Bamako
Brother in Bamako2012 • AlbumTracks: 13
Brother in Bamako
Brother in Bamako2012 • AlbumTracks: 13
Afriki
Afriki2007 • AlbumTracks: 11
Foly
Foly2003 • AlbumTracks: 18
Baro
Baro2001 • AlbumTracks: 13
Ma Ya
Ma Ya1998 • AlbumTracks: 12
Muso Ko
Muso Ko1995 • AlbumTracks: 10
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