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Habib Koite PHOTO:COURTESY
By Cate Mukei
Malian singer, songwriter and guitarist, Habib Koité is expected to perform in Kenya alongside his band, Bamada.
The group made up of West African musicians will be performing on July 14 at Tree House – Museum Hill.
Koité’s is best known for his song, Cigarette Abana (No more cigarettes), which was first recorded in 1991.
Habib and Bamada were on stage at the African Roots and Shoots Festival at London’s Barbican in 2000 and have also performed at many other international festivals.
Bamada is currently on tour to support their latest album, Afriki.
Doors for the concert open at 6pm and show starts at 7 pm.
