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Habib Koito is a Malian musician, singer, songwriter and griot based in Mali. His band, Bamada, was a supergroup of West African musicians.

Koité's vocal style is intimate and relaxed, emphasizing calm, moody singing rather than operatic technical prowess. Members of Bamada play the following instruments: talking drum, guitar, bass, drum set, harmonica, violin, calabash, and balafon. Koité composes and arranges all songs, singing in English, French, a