• classic African ‘blues’ from Mali, stripped down to its purest setting ofacoustic guitar and solo vocal

• a star in the 60s - notably for his recording “Mali Twist” - he disappearedfrom public view until a surprise performance on Malian TV in 1987

• a cassette brought back from Mali by radio DJ Andy Kershaw launched hisinternational careeer when first released by Sterns

• “Kar Kar” is his second release for Sterns and is also his nickname meaning:“One who dribbles too much” ... referring to his schoolboy soccer skills!Press:

.".. performed with timeless beauty by a worldly troubador." The Guardian

"... passionate and emotive..." Time Out

"Ry Cooder dreams of recording with Boubacar Traoré" L'Affiche