A Contemporary mix of Groovy Jazz, Mali Blues & Wassoulou Traditions. Harouna Samake, for 2 decades the Kamale N’goni player played for legendary Malian musician Salif Keita, released his first solo album, Kamale Blues, in August, 2018.

Recognized as Mali’s foremost Kamale N’goni player, Harouna has a long history of award winning musical collaborations. He arranged and recorded on five of Salif Keita’s albums and has recorded on more than 50 albums with artists including Salif Keita, Blick Bassy, Djessou Mory Kanté, Etienne Mbappé, Bassekou Kouyate, the late Sali Sidibé and Toumani Diabate, to name a few.