The West African country of Mali has a rich cultural legacy and a powerful impact on the international music scene. The music is beautiful and the lyrics and stories proclaim the triumph of the human spirit.

These infectious artists include Habib Koité, Boubacar Traore, Issa Bagayogo,Tinariwen and others.

The liner notes feature a recipe for a traditional Malian dish and photos from the Lonely Planet book series.

PUT 236 • ISBN 1587591111