1. Civilizations In Africa: Mali    The second great Sahelian kingdom was that of mali. and artists of africa and the Middle East. Even after the power of mali declined, Timbuctu remained Gallery of african cultures. Readings in african culture. Atlas of african cultures http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~dee/CIVAFRCA/MALI.HTM

Mali . The Sahel is the savannah region south of the Sahara which, after 750 AD, became the center of culturally and politically dynamic cities and kingdoms because of the strategic importance of the Sahel for trade across north Africa. Ghana , but the Islamic revolution of the Almoravids, a Berber people living north of Ghana, splintered that kingdom. The Almoravids did not succeed in building their own, Islamic kingdom in the region. The Almoravid revolution, however, led to energetic Islamic proselytizing all throughout the Sahel. Many of the ruling families converted to Islam. madrasas (Islamic universities) were endowed; Timbuctu became a meeting-place of the finest poets, scholars, and artists of Africa and the Middle East. Even after the power of Mali declined, Timbuctu remained the major Islamic center of sub-Saharan Africa. Richard Hooker Change to . . . Kush Axum The Iron Age South of the Sahara Ghana The Islamic Invasions The Almoravids Mali Songhay The Hausa Kingdoms Kanem-Bornu The Forest Kingdoms The Swahili Kingdoms Great Zimbabwe / The Mwenemutapa Empire Literary Arts and the African Civilizations African Civilizations and African Religion African Languages African Arts African Cultures Timeline Gallery of African Cultures Readings in African Culture Atlas of African Cultures A Glossary of African Terms and Concepts Internet Resources on Africa About "Civlizations in Africa" Bibliography of Sources ©1996, Richard Hooker

2. Africa South Of The Sahara - Culture And Society An annotated guide to internet resources on african culture and society. markets, street views), from 26 countries including Egypt, mali, Morocco, Nigeria, South africa, Tanzania, Tunisia Language and Popular culture in africa " The main aim of LPCA http://www-sul.stanford.edu/depts/ssrg/africa/culture.html

Topics Search: Countries Topics Africa Guide Suggest a Site ... Africa Home See also: Individual Countries Adire African Textiles - Duncan Clarke History, background, and photographs of adire, adinkra, kente, bogolan, Yoruba aso-oke, akwete, ewe, kuba, and nupe textiles. The symbolism of images is often provided. One can purchase textiles as well. Clarke's Ph.D. dissertation (School of Oriental and African Studies) is on Yoruba men's weaving. Based in London. http://www.adire.clara.net Africa e Mediterraneo (Roma : Istituto sindacale per la cooperazione allo sviluppo) In Italian. A quarterly magazine about African culture and society. Has the table of contents. Topics covered: literature and theatre, music and dance, visual arts (painting, sculpture, photography), cinema, immigration. Owned by Lai-momo, a non-profit co-operative. Contact: redazione@africaemediterraneo.it [KF] http://www.africaemediterraneo.it Africa: One Continent. Many Worlds Extensive site for the traveling art exhibit from the Field Museum, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

3. Mali On The Internet An annotated guide to internet resources on mali for students, faculty, librarians, teachers, journalists, businesspeople and others. 2001 congres, a mali historical chronology.http//www.ml.refer.org/ ashima on the "musical culture of West africa. Emphasis is upon the countries of mali, Burkina Faso, Guinea, and http://www-sul.stanford.edu/depts/ssrg/africa/mali.html

Countries : Mali Search: Countries Topics Africa Guide Suggest a Site ... Africa Home See also: Mali News ABCBurkina Mali and Burkina Faso are asking that cotton producers in North American and Europe not been given price supports to continue growing cotton in competition with African cotton producers. http://www.abcburkina.net/ Afribone Mali In French. Attractive annotated directory of information and web sites on Mali (government, economy, education, arts, tourism, the internet in Mali, weather, the press, etc.). Based in Bamako. http://www.ml.afribone.net African Connectivity Data - Mali Current information on internet service providers, telecommunications in Mali. Excellent source maintained by Mike Jensen. http://www2.sn.apc.org/africa/countdet.CFM?countriesISO_Code=ML Agro Mali - Centre Agro-Entreprises (C.A.E.) In French. "Le Centre Agro-Entreprises (C.A.E.), a été initié par le Gouvernement du Mali et l'USAID..." as a "...site malien d'information de marché pour les agro-entreprises." Has full text of the Bulletin , of the CAE, Quarterly Reports (also in English ), the

4. African Studies Center | Mali Page Country Map of mali. Capital Map of Bamako. Other OnLine Resources Related to mali. mali excavations and discoveries at the site of Jenné-jeno and on encounters with the people and culture of Jenné Current news from mali, provided by all.africa.com. mali Music http://www.sas.upenn.edu/African_Studies/Country_Specific/Mali.html

Mali Page Country Map of Mali Capital Map of Bamako U.S. State Department Travel Advisories for Mali Mali Embassy in the U.S. World Factbook entry for Mali Other On-Line Resources Related to Mali Mali The index has been created by The Norwegian Council for Africa, as part of its comprehensive effort to strengthen the knowledge of Africa and African affairs. The projects has been developed in cooperation with the information company Gazette, and wit h financial support from the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Mali (Karen Fung) Resources represents part of Karen Fung's "Africa South of the Sahara Electronic Guide". It covers: news, history, geography, etc..

5. An Introduction To Mali extending over almost all of West africa and controlling Djenne, became fabled centersof wealth, learning, and culture. mali s power didn t last much longer. http://www.geographia.com/mali/

Mali Exploring Mali Africa Homepage Geographia Home A lthough it cannot compete with the major safari countries for sheer natural spectacle, Mali is a nation of unusual interest and charm. Like Egypt, Mali is a country that is intimately related to a great riverin this case, the Niger. In addition, Mali is the location of some of the continent's most interesting cultural sites. Legendary Timbuktu is located here, and in the center of the country is the magnificently dramatic Bandiagara escarpment, home to the fascinating culture of the Dogon. Mali, the largest country in West Africa, is bordered by seven other states: Algeria lies to the north and northeast, Niger to the east, Burkina Faso to the southeast and, with the Ivory Coast, to the south. On the west are Senegal and Mauritania. Mali is shaped a bit like a butterfly, leaning to the northwest, with a much smaller left than right wing. The larger northwestern region of the country, which extends into the Sahara, is almost entirely arid desert or semidesert. In the central region, known as the Sahel, life follows the Niger River's annual flood cycle, with high water between August and November. In the southwestern area, rainfall and rivers are more plentiful, and this region is marginally more lush than the rest of the country. Mali's single most important geographic feature is undoubtedly the great Niger River, which traverses both the Sahel and the southeastern section of the country. The Niger, like the Nile, is both a critical source of sustenance and a major transportation arteryand in this latter capacity it is an excellent venue for boat travel.

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HOME AFTours - Operator operator-root ... Africa Climate Guide Other Journey's 4wks Morocco-Senegal 5wks Morocco to Mali 5wks Tunis to Benin 12wks Tunis to Kenya Shopping Mali Guide West-africaGuide Dogon language Minolta Dimage 7 Digital Camera ... Afrika auf eigene Faust entdecken. Eine abenteuerliche Reise durch Westafrika von Michael Jaspert Mali Blues: Traveling to an African Beat Sailing to Timbuctoo COME AND HAVE A "TOUCH" OF MALI MISTICISM 3 days Dogon Trekking Attend a divination ceremony in the Hogon, traditional leader of the Dogon people, in his mountain sanctuary . 4 days Pirogue to Timbuktu on the Niger River in a traditional riverboat; visit Fulani nomads and Bozo fishing villages along Lake Debo and the inland delta of the Niger River 2day's Camel Trek Desert Overnight... Air Mali flight Timbuktu-Bamako 6 nights camping - 8 nights hotel 15day's MALI "MISTIC" TRIP -» ITINERARY nº of pax US$ - or - EU 4each departure dates from 7on 3 to 6 1 or 2 4 your own date see following Prices are per person and valid only for the inland services !

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Portal to Mali Thu. 10 Jun. 2004 GENERAL TRAVEL CULTURE SPORTS ... ECONOMY Welcome guest Register Mali In CULTURE Forum post(s) Search Weather Links Archives ... Mali Guide Other Topics: general travel sports economy Regional: West Africa REGIONAL All Africa North Africa Southern Africa West Africa ... East Africa COUNTRIES Select Country South Africa Morocco Egypt kenya Libya Senegal Zimbabwe Tanzania Mali Partners CHANNELS Forums CHAT ! Weather Web directory ... Webmasters SITE INFO About Privacy Advertising Contact ... culture Home Forums No specific stories, contact us at submit@warmafrica.com to submit an article See Also Bamako 2002 no measure for World Cup ... MALI: Desert hostages released ... NIGER: France promises $11 m for regulating Niger river flow ... Angola: All set for first carnival in peace ... ... Mali / culture Latest Headlines Mali / culture Mali's Muslims clingto beliefs, crumblin May 14 2004 6:21AM Mali's Muslims clingto beliefs, crumblin May 13 2004 6:15AM Sipping Saddam's tea in Mali Apr 19 2004 6:14PM 'So hot it's cold' Sipping Saddam's Gunp Apr 16 2004 2:17PM From Sahara to Timbuktu: Why the Adventu Apr 1 2004 1:47PM Mali mission Singer Robert Plant sets up Dec 12 2003 11:47AM Singer Plant helps Mali musicians Dec 11 2003 11:20PM Headlines by Moreover Weather More Mali weather ...

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Portal to Mali Thu. 10 Jun. 2004 GENERAL TRAVEL CULTURE SPORTS ... ECONOMY Welcome guest Register Mali In CULTURE Forum post(s) Search Weather Links Archives ... Mali Guide Other Topics: general travel sports economy Regional: West Africa REGIONAL All Africa North Africa Southern Africa West Africa ... East Africa COUNTRIES Select Country South Africa Morocco Egypt kenya Libya Senegal Zimbabwe Tanzania Mali Partners CHANNELS Forums CHAT ! Weather Web directory ... Webmasters SITE INFO About Privacy Advertising Contact ... culture General Information Forums Mali Guide Mali Introduction Mali Background: The Sudanese Republic and Senegal became independent of France in 1960 as the Mali Federation. When Senegal withdrew after only a few months, what formerly made up the Sudanese Republic was renamed Mali. Rule by dictatorship was brought to a close in 1991 with a transitional government and in 1992 when Mali's first democratic presidential election was held. After his reelection in 1997, President Alpha KONARE continued to push through political and economic reforms and to fight corruption. In keeping with Mali's two-term constitutional limit, he stepped down in 2002 and was succeeded by Amadou TOURE. Geography Mali Location: Western Africa, southwest of Algeria

9. SIT Study Abroad - African Studies Program Directory Undergraduate study abroad programs feature language study, peace studies, environmental studies, develoment studies, and arts. Cameroon culture and Development mali Gender and Development . http://www.sit.edu/studyabroad/themes/africa.html

Select a Country Argentina Australia Bali Balkans Belize Bolivia Botswana Brazil Cameroon Central Europe Chile China: Yunnan Province Croatia Cuba Czech Republic Ecuador Fiji France Germany Ghana India Indonesia:Bali Ireland Jamaica Jordan Kenya Madagascar Mali Mexico Mongolia Morocco Nepal Netherlands New Zealand Nicaragua Panama Russia Samoa Senegal South Africa Southern Cone Spain Switzerland Tanzania Tibetan Studies Uganda Viet Nam Regions African Studies Asian Studies Caribbean Studies European Studies ... Pacific Studies Who Are You? Prospective Students Accepted Students Advisors/Faculty Parents ... Alumni These SIT Study Abroad programs are based in Africa: Botswana: Ecology and Conservation Cameroon: Culture and Development Ghana: Arts and Culture Ghana: African Diaspora Studies ... Morocco: Intensive Arabic Language and Moroccan Culture (Summer Program) South Africa: Multiculturalism and Social Change South Africa: Public Health South Africa: Reconciliation and Development Senegal: Arts and Culture ... Uganda: Development Studies Why African Studies Africa, recognized as the cradle of humanity, is one of the most culturally and environmentally diverse places on the planet; yet it remains largely unknown to people outside its borders. Contemporary Africa boasts rural societies steeped in ancient beliefs, alongside vibrant multicultural urban centers. Whether you are examining the arts, cultural studies, politics, economics, social change, development, or the natural environment, Africa is an ideal setting in which to broaden your intercultural understanding.

10. Dogon, Mali - Sacred Sites - Martin Gray districts of Bandiagara and Douentza in mali, West africa. they migrated to the Bandiagaracliffs of central mali. Dogon; these were the Toloy culture of the http://www.sacredsites.com/africa/dogon.html

Sacred Sites of the Dogon, Mali Binu shrine, Bandiagara escarpment, Mali The Dogon are an ethnic group located mainly in the administrative districts of Bandiagara and Douentza in Mali, West Africa. This area is composed of three distinct topographical regions: the plain, the cliffs, and the plateau. Within these regions the Dogon population of about 300,000 is most heavily concentrated along a 200-kilometer (125 mile) stretch of escarpment called the Cliffs of Bandiagara. These sandstone cliffs run from southwest to northeast, roughly parallel to the Niger River, and attain heights up to 600 meters (2000 feet). The cliffs provide a spectacular physical setting for Dogon villages built on the sides of the escarpment. There are approximately 700 Dogon villages, most with fewer than 500 inhabitants. The precise origins of the Dogon, like those of many other ancient cultures, are lost in the mists of time. The early histories are informed by oral traditions (that differ according to the Dogon clan being consulted) and archaeological excavation (much more of which needs to be conducted). Because of these inexact and incomplete sources, there are a number of different versions of the Dogon’s origin myths, as well as differing accounts of how they got from their ancestral homelands to the Bandiagara region. The people call themselves

11. AllAfrica.com: Home mali. Mauritania. Mauritius. Morocco. Mozambique. Namibia. Niger. Nigeria. Rwanda. Senegal. Seychelles. Sierra Leone. Somalia. South africa Arts, culture, Entertainment. Books. Children Youth http://www.africanews.org/

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12. African Studies - History And Cultures including multimedia files on mali, Zimbabwe, and South africa. " The goals of the Center's UNESCO Projects in africa, culture Sector = Projets en Afrique, Secteur de la culture http://www.columbia.edu/cu/libraries/indiv/area/Africa/cult.html

History and Cultures of Africa A B C D ... Sights and Sounds of a Continent (University of Wisconsin-Madison Libraries and African Studies Program, Madison, Wisconsin) This web site offers dwnloadable images, sound files, and other materials on Africa. "This online collection ... contains digitized visual images and sounds of Africa contributed over the years to the African Studies Program of the University of Wisconsin-Madison." Africa Forum (H-Africa, H-Net Humanities and Social Sciences OnLine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan.) The full text article reprinted from History in Africa. 22 (1995): 369-408. "History facing the present: an interview with Jan Vansina" (November 2001) and Reply by Jean-Luc Vellut "Photography and colonial vision," by Paul S. Landau (May 19, 1999, Dept. of History, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut) Excerpt from "The visual image in Africa: an introduction" in Images and empires: visuality in colonial and post-colonial Africa, ed. by Paul S. Landau and Deborah Kaspin. H-Africa Africa Forum Home Page H-Africa Network Home Page Africa's 100 Best Books (Zimbabwe International Book Fair, Harare; via Columbia University)

13. People And Culture Of Mali People culture People Languages Religion Cooking Recipes Music Art Craft PEOPLE mali s population in South of the Sahara Desert in West africa. http://www.africaguide.com/country/mali/culture.htm

HOME NEWS LETTER CONTACT US LINK TO US ... CHARITIES Jump to a Country Algeria Angola Benin Botswana Burkina Faso Burundi Cameroon Cape Verde Central African Republic Chad Congo Dem.Rep. Congo (Zaire) Djibouti Egypt Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Ethiopia Gabon Gambia Ghana Guinea Bissau Guinea Ivory Coast Kenya Lesotho Liberia Libya Madagascar Malawi Mali Mauritania Mauritius Morocco Mozambique Namibia Niger Nigeria Reunion Rwanda Senegal Seychelles Sierra Leone Somalia South Africa Sudan Swaziland Tanzania Togo Tunisia Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe Mali Country Info INTRODUCTION VISITOR INFORMATION ACCOMMODATION TOURS AND SAFARIS ... FAVOURITE LINKS Shopping BOOKS AND MAPS MUSIC People Languages ... Music PEOPLE The major peoples in size order are Bambara 31.4%, Fula Macina 9.6%, Soninke 7.4%, Sanghai 6.3%, Dogon 5% The largest tribe is the Bambara, who occupy many of the civil servant positions. It is the Dogons and the Tuareg who practice a more traditional way of life. Dogon People The Dogon are an ethnic group located mainly in the administrative districts of Bandiagara and Douentza. Within these regions the Dogon population is most heavily concentrated along a 200 kilometer (125 mile) stretch of escarpment called the Cliffs of Bandiagara near Timbuktu, South of the Sahara Desert in West Africa. The cliffs provide a spectacular physical setting for Dogon villages built on the sides of the escarpment. There are approximately 700 Dogon villages.

14. African People And Culture -Tribes in Southeastern mali and Burkina Faso. Among the people groups in africa they areunique in that they have kept and continued to develop their own culture even http://www.africaguide.com/culture/tribes/

... where Africa comes to you ... HOME NEWS LETTER CONTACT US LINK TO US ... African Weddings There are many different people groups and tribes across the continent of Africa - with their culture varying from tribe to tribe. We have included only a few on this page and will be adding to the list regularly. Click the title for detailed sections... Afar The Afar people live primarily in Ethiopia and the areas of Eritrea, Djibouti, and Somalia in the Horn of Africa. Anlo-Ewe The Anlo-Ewe people are today in the southeastern corner of the Republic of Ghana. They settled here around 1474 after escaping from their past home of Notsie. Amhara The Amhara are the politically and culturally dominant ethnic group of Ethiopia. They are located primarily in the central highland plateau of Ethiopia and comprise the major population element in the provinces of Begemder and Gojjam and in parts of Shoa and Wallo. Ashanti The Ashanti live in central Ghana in western Africa approximately 300km. away from the coast. The Ashanti are a major ethnic group of the Akans in Ghana, a fairly new nation, barely more than 50 years old.

15. Information On The People Of Mali, Africa Copyright 2002 by PageWise, Inc. Your are here Pagewise Home People culture cultureafrica Information on the people of mali, africa. http://nvnv.essortment.com/ethnicgroupsof_rtji.htm

Information on the people of Mali, Africa Despite being of Mali nationality, Mali's various ethnic groups hold many distinctions. The Bambaras, Dogons, Fulani and Tuaregs all maintain a strong sense of traditional identity to their pre-Malian roots. The present borders of African countries were created for the needs and desires of colonists who gave little thought to the demographic makeup of the continent. Before the Europeans arrived, Africans were grouped in large, ethnic units, many of which held centuries-old antagonisms. By the time Europeans left, their legacy leaving new unnatural boundaries, rival ethnic groups were lumped into the same country and forced to battle it out for control. Whereas countries like Rwanda have seen extensive fighting between their ethnic groups of Hutus and Tutsis, Mali has been fairly lucky in her ability to accommodate the varied cultures within her borders, including the Bambara, the Fulani, the Dogon, the Bobo and Bozo, and the Tuareg. But despite an identity card stating one's nationality as Malian, natives maintain specific quirks for which their ethnicity is well known, adding to their uniqueness. BAMBARA: The largest ethnic group consists of the Bambaras that tend to be those that hold the highest positions in government and commerce. The Bambaras are concentrated in the capital city of Bamako and to regions just north and south. Their language is called Bambara and is the most common form of communication throughout the country.

16. Mali And Senegal: West African Culture Tour Bamako, mali West africa Tel/Fax +223 220 2708 mail@sagatours.com Sample itinerariesmenu Multicountry Tours mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Ghana, and the Ivory http://www.sagatours.com/11daysMaliSenegal.html

Bamako, Mali West Africa Tel/Fax +223 220 2708 mail@sagatours.com Photo: SAGA TOURS ©1995 From Mali's Dogon country to Goree Island Day 1 Saturday : Arrival in Bamako, Mali International flight arrives in Bamako, airport-to-hotel transfer; overnight in Bamako Day 2: Bamako - Djenne (B) After breakfast, drive to Djenne, Timbuktu's ancient sister-city; lunch en route; dinner and overnight in Djenne Day 3 Monday : Djenne - Dogon country (B) Visit Djenne on its weekly market day, when Djenne is at its colorful best; stroll around the market stalls, spread out before the magnificent Grand Mosque, which is the world's largest mud brick architecture and one of Unesco's World Heritage sites; in the afternoon, drive to Dogon country; overnight in Sangha Day 4: Dogon country (B) Visit Sangha, comprised of 10 distinct Dogon villages - some are traditional animist and others have converted to Islam; descend the Bandiagara escarpment and visit the village Banani; you will see ancient Tellem cave dwellings in the cliff face; continue to the villages Ireli, and Amani, site of a sanctuary for crocodiles which are sacred to the Dogon people; perhaps witness a Dogon mask dance ceremony in Tireli village; return to and overnight in Sangha Day 5: Dogon country - Mopti (B) Depart Dogon country today; but first, visit one final Dogon village: Songo, renowned for its rock paintings and circumcision grotto; continue to Mopti, the Venice of Mali, nestled between the Niger and the Bani rivers; Mopti city tour, including the beautiful mosque, the fishing port and the bustling market; enjoy a sunset sail on the Niger River in a traditional pirogue; overnight in Mopti

17. CULTURE: African Leaders Preserve Manuscripts From 14th Century Mali Baba Institute in mali but now stand a chance of being saved, as the first culturalproject of the african Union (AU) which has in South africa been given the http://www.ipsnews.net/interna.asp?idnews=18358

18. MapZones.com Culture of the poorest nations in the world, mali has long functioned as a crossroads betweennorthern and western africa and has developed a rich cultural tradition. http://www.mapzones.com/world/africa/mali/cultureindex.php

Country Info Mali Introduction Mali General Data Mali Maps Mali Culture ... Mali Time and Date Mali Culture Back to Top In spite of being one of the poorest nations in the world, Mali has long functioned as a crossroads between northern and western Africa and has developed a rich cultural tradition. Situated between the Arab world to the north and the black African nations to the south, it has for centuries been a cultural meeting place. Music and dancing are the most common cultural activities; they form an especially rich heritage among the Malinke and Songhai peoples. The Bambara and the Voltaic groups excel in the creation of wood carvings of masks, statues, stools, and objects used in animist worship. The tiewara, or gazelle mask, of the Bambara is remarkable for its fineness of line. Architecture is well developed in the Niger valley. The Sudanic style finds typical expression in the storied houses and mosques of Djenné and Timbuktu. Localized handicrafts include jewelry making by the Mandingo people, leatherworking around the Niger Bend, the weaving of geometric designs into cotton cloth, and the carving of statues for the tourist trade. The Museum of the Institute of Research and Documentation at Bamako contains collections of art from most of the country's regions. The National Archives of Mali, the National Library, and the Institute of Human Sciences are also located in Bamako, as is the Municipal Library. The Centre of Arab Documentation is located in Timbuktu, and there is a French Centre of Documentation in Bamako. The Library of the Office of Niger in Ségou covers agriculture, irrigation, and general science.

19. Mali Culture | Lonely Planet World Guide World Heritage site because of its cultural significance structure since the daysof the mali Empire encouraged by official policy that values African music over http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/africa/mali/culture.htm

home search help worldguide ... Postcards Mali Culture The largest tribe in Mali is the Bambara, who occupy many of the civil servant positions, but it is the Dogons and the Tuareg who practice a more traditional way of life. The Tuareg, or 'blue men of the desert' (named for their indigo robes and turbans) are an ancient nomadic tribe still eking out a desert existence. They are a proud race of people, famous for their fighting abilities and artwork, now staring urbanisation and resettlement in the face. Drought and government policy are threatening their traditional way of life but Tuaregs and their camel-caravans still appear unexpectedly on the horizon before melting into the desert again. The Dogons are incredibly industrious farmers living on the edges of a long narrow escarpment in the inland delta. Their homeland, the Pays Dogon, has been designated a World Heritage site because of its cultural significance. The Dogon are also famous for their artistic abilities and elaborate masks. The traditional music of Mali is based on the songs of the jalis (or griots ), a distinct caste in the social structure since the days of the Mali Empire. The choice of instrument for the jalis is the kora, a harp-lute string instrument with 21 strings stretched over a long neck of rosewood and plucked with the thumb and index finger of each hand. Jalis music has been actively encouraged by official policy that values African music over western influences. Mali's most famous musician, Salif Keita, is an ambassador for griot music and although he now resides in Paris there have been rumours that he occasionally turns up to play with the legendary Rail Band in Bamako.

20. Art And Culture In Mali, West Africa: Program Description Art and culture in mali, West africa. Historically, mali was one of the centers ofafrican art and presently offers a role in the development of world culture. http://www.antioch-college.edu/Edu_Abroad/mali_prog.htm

Art and Culture in Mali, West Africa Program Description This unique field-study program uses visual and performing arts to develop cross-cultural understanding, critical thinking, and a foundation for better understanding of both American and Malian culture. Using art as a cross-cultural tool and a means of self-expression, students become familiar with contemporary Malian life which is influenced by ongoing traditions from the 12th century and earlier, Islam, the fading but ever close presence of colonialism, the persistent reality of contemporary neo-colonialism, and the complexity of globalization. By focusing on the intermingling of these traditional and contemporary issues, the Art and Culture in Mali, West Africa program offers a context within which the student is immersed in Malian culture and way of life. The program begins with an orientation in Bamako, Mali's capital and a short trip to Siby, site of the founding of the ancient Mali Empire. During the second week in Bamako, students begin to acquire an understanding of Malian cultural traditions through immersion in homestays and language classes. After a three-week stay in Bamako, the group will travel to the interior of Mali where they become familiar with Malian life outside the capital including visits with artists, artisans and performers.

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