Malian blues is a genre of music that originated in Mali and is characterized by its fusion of traditional West African rhythms and melodies with the blues. It often features the use of the ngoni, a traditional Malian instrument similar to a lute, and the kora, a harp-like instrument. The lyrics often touch on themes of love, politics, and social issues. The genre has gained international recognition in recent years, with many Malian artists achieving success on the global stage.
Here is a list of malian blues artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the malian blues genre. You can find out what malian blues genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.
