Boubacar Traoré (born 1942 in Kayes, Mali) is a renowned singer, songwriter… Read Full Bio ↴Boubacar Traoré (born 1942 in Kayes, Mali) is a renowned singer, songwriter, and guitarist.
Traoré, nicknamed "Kar Kar" ("the one who dribbles too much" in Bambara, a reference to his soccer playing), first came to prominence in the early 1960s. He had taught himself to play guitar and developed a unique style that blended blues, Arab music, and kassonké, a style native to the Kayes region. He was a superstar in Mali and a symbol of the newly independent country. His songs were immensely popular and he enjoyed regular radio play. However, he made no recordings, and since there were no royalties payed to musicians, he was very poor and had to work odd jobs to make ends meet.
During the 1970s Traoré's popularity faded, until a surprise television appearance in 1987. Soon after this "rediscovery," Boubacar's wife passed away. Grief-stricken, he moved to France and did construction work to support his six children. While there, a British record producer discovered a tape of one of Traoré's radio performances, and he was finally signed to a record deal. His first album, Mariama, was released in 1990. Since then, Traoré has enjoyed international popularity, touring Europe, Africa, and North America.
Boubacar Traoré was the subject of the 2001 film Je chanterai pour toi ("I'll Sing For You"), released on DVD in 2005.
Traoré, nicknamed "Kar Kar" ("the one who dribbles too much" in Bambara, a reference to his soccer playing), first came to prominence in the early 1960s. He had taught himself to play guitar and developed a unique style that blended blues, Arab music, and kassonké, a style native to the Kayes region. He was a superstar in Mali and a symbol of the newly independent country. His songs were immensely popular and he enjoyed regular radio play. However, he made no recordings, and since there were no royalties payed to musicians, he was very poor and had to work odd jobs to make ends meet.
During the 1970s Traoré's popularity faded, until a surprise television appearance in 1987. Soon after this "rediscovery," Boubacar's wife passed away. Grief-stricken, he moved to France and did construction work to support his six children. While there, a British record producer discovered a tape of one of Traoré's radio performances, and he was finally signed to a record deal. His first album, Mariama, was released in 1990. Since then, Traoré has enjoyed international popularity, touring Europe, Africa, and North America.
Boubacar Traoré was the subject of the 2001 film Je chanterai pour toi ("I'll Sing For You"), released on DVD in 2005.
Kele
Boubacar Traoré Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Kele' by these artists:
Ahruh & Matt Davy Girl I want you all for me tonight I don't wanna…
Fatoumata Diawara 4. Kèlè (Bambara) Ni n'ye n'miri ne bè kasila Dounia Douni…
Hadji This is how we do like This is ASL YE Ela diz…
Laycon Conny Sir Oh no no no no Woah woah woah Joeboy Pon deck Tel…
Lumi B Hej! Na bojna kele, bojna kele! Na bojna kele, bojna lek! N…
Show Dem Camp (Classic) Y-yes You're now rocking with the SDC It's the Sho…
Show Dem Camp Boj (Classic) Y-yes You're now rocking with the SDC It's the Sho…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Boubacar Traoré:
Hona Oh Na, kanawa, Oh n′Djarabi, kanawa dé ka Né to Saya kaousa…
Je chanterai pour toi Si tu savais comment je t'aime Toi aussi tu doit m'…
Kanou O donna, ne ni n'jarabi de kèlèla, O donna O donna,…
Kar Kar Namaku bento rumah real estate Mobilku banyak harta berlimpa…
M'Badehou Hé M'badehou yo An ka djigiyé nyogonyé Mogonifi djigiyé kélé…
MBadehou Hé M'badehou yo An ka djigiyé nyogonyé Mogonifi djigiyé kélé…
Sa Golo Ma be sala i togo te sala, mali denw togo…
Soundiata Kana ne faga kana ne maliden kêlê Iyé ne maliden m'bé…
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