About SambaLolo
Griot singer, guitarist, drummer, songwriter and storyteller Boubacar Diabate from Bamako, Mali comes from the Mande lineage and has combined traditional rhythms with modern influences to create his own style of contemporary Malian Jeliya music. Singing in Bamanan and Mandeng, Boubacar Diabate and SambaLolo create a performance that spans the full spectrum of Traditional to Contemporary Malian mus ... read more
SambaLolo with Boubacar Diabate -- playing live this Saturday May 18th, at Sally O'Brien's in Somerville, MA. We have added this special Saturday show, in addition to African Nights every Sunday, to reach more of you! Bring a friend, your love, or that special soul, to share the warmth and vibes of Bamako in Somerville.
If you have seen us on a Sunday recently, thank you very much for your energy and love of West African music. Many guest artists and bands are in line for a colorful, always new and different, every Sunday night at Sally O'Briens in Somerville.
Anga donke!
Peace, and thank you.
--SL
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Hello Lolo!
Boubacar Diabate and SambaLolo are in New York, Harlem this Friday March 25. Come and enjoy the vibes and dance with us. We will be back in New York in May.
Our first release won the IMA award for Best world beat album, grab yours at: (expired link)
Mercie, i ni ce, i ni wali, hvala puno.
SambaLolo.
Hello!
Our first release "SambaLolo" is nominated for the best World Beat album category of Independent Music Awards globally, and we are sure it is no small thanks to this loyal group of music lovers.
Please help us by taking one more step and voting on IMA's site: (expired link)
A lot more news is forthcoming soon, including our latest productions as well as The Djatiguiya festival in Bamako, June 6th.
Peace and blessings!
SambaLolo
We have released our first studio record, SambaLolo!
It is now available globally and on iTunes here: (expired link)
Thanks to all our fans for three years of support in making this wonderful record.
It has been nominated for the best album in the world beat category of Independent Music Awards. Please go vote, and enjoy!
Mateja.
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About SambaLolo
Griot singer, guitarist, drummer, songwriter and storyteller Boubacar Diabate from Bamako, Mali comes from the Mande lineage and has combined traditional rhythms with modern influences to create his own style of contemporary Malian Jeliya music. Singing in Bamanan and Mandeng, Boubacar Diabate and SambaLolo create a performance that spans the full spectrum of Traditional to Contemporary Malian music from West Africa re-inspiring Blues, Jazz, Reggae and Pop with their original roots, all with an open dance floor.
Bouba sings of our common shared experience of love, life and humanity, giving all an opportunity to hear the age-old West African tradition of Griot storytelling through song.
SambaLolo crafts unbelievably sweet west-african rhythms and melodies with these fine musicians: Boubacar Diabate - lead vocals/guitar, Arone Ndiaye (keys), Wesley Wirth (Bass), Joh Camara (guitar/ djembe), Mateja Miljacki (bolon/percusison), Balla Tounkara (kora), Mike Hastings (drums), Matt Glover (mandolin), and top notch local talent.
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Past Events
Fri
Mar 25
10:00 PM
United States, New York, New York, 2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd New York, NY, 10030
Thu
Aug 18
7:30 PM
United States, Massachusetts, Cambridge, 1 Bennett Street, 02138
Sat
May 18
10:00 PM
United States, Massachusetts, Somerville, 335 Somerville Avenue Somerville, MA, 02143
Sun
Feb 16
10:00 PM
United States, Massachusetts, Somerville, 355 Somerville Ave, 02143
Sun
Feb 23
10:00 PM
United States, Massachusetts, Somerville, 355 Somerville Ave, 02143
