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Lobi Traore

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Discography

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Bwati Kono2013 • AlbumTracks: 10

The Lobi Traore Group2010 • AlbumTracks: 10

Rainy Season Blues2006 • AlbumTracks: 10

Bamako Night Live at Bar Bozo 19951995 • AlbumTracks: 73

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