Habib Koite

Malian guitarist Habib Koité is one of Africa’s most popular and recognized musicians.

Known as the the modern day griot, Habib Koité takes a unique approache to playing the guitar. He tunes his instrument to the pentatonic scale and plays on open strings as one would on a kamale n’goni. At other times Habib plays music that sounds closer to the blues or flamenco.