My man on the violin was doing his thing.

Some of the most superficial and clichè comments I have ever read. Africa is not only war, corruption and disease. What the media shows us is definitely NOT all there is. Also Africa is a continent and it its made of 54 countries (cultures and music styles also all different), not one. It sounds so stupid to refer to it as one. And it is not "Africa" producing this music, it is a person (from Senegal). I suggest you take a trip there.

I discovered Habib Koité when I bought Ma Ya 20 years ago. Going through the next several bad years... he often got me through the day, hour minute. I wish I could read (or better yet, understand) the lyrics. I love to sing along in different languages, even if I don’t know the meaning. (I make sure no one hears me - it’s not pretty, but it is fun). “Don’t Smoke!” Instant joy with singing along and dancing. I still have that CD! Played it last week! (Yes, I'm old. I have an old boom box. There you go).

Habib is so amazing! If you don't believe, just ask Eric Clapton & many others that he's inspired!!!!

Best Marimba Solo EVER. Most soul in a live performance from all... Much love!

I will forever thank Windows Vista developers because they made me discover this incredible artist when i was 13 yo ❤️

I love Habib Koite his music is amazing. I hope that I can see him some day.

When you read of all the hardship and terrible things that happen in Mother Africa, your heart is so sad, but then Africa produces this - outstanding

Love from Palestine!

Africa is rich in heart and soul !

"Wassiye" is a marvellous song!

Habib Koite is, with Oliver Mtukudzi and Ladysmith Black Mambazo, the best I've heard from Africa so far. We must be grateful for this kind of music exists, and enjoy it as much as we can. You can get his music in the Ares.

Utterly beautiful. Music like this is a gift given to our hearts, to make us totally love life. Thank you Habib Koité and your wonderful band

Love all songs from Habib Koite an Bamada

Lo mejor en PUTUMAYO, permite disfrutar y conocer la belleza del lenguaje musical autóctono, de lo mas representativo de los pueblos de nuestro hermoso e irrepetible planeta La Tierra.

I think it's the vocals of Habib that hook me to his songs. I have now just bought two of his albums. Really need to see him live one day

I saw him a couple of weeks at his SF, CA. Concert and it was the best concert I've ever been to.

Esta música me alegra el corazón! Gracias!!!

Habib is so amazing, the band, how I love all their music. Everything I hear from them is just beautiful!

Maravilhoso, como nos orgulha ter nossas raízes culturais ligadas a mãe África

So beautiful !! Ilove this song !!

You are one of my favorite bands since June 30, 2000 I stumbled across your CD, bought it and it was so beautiful, memorizing, authentic, peaceful, danceable and powerful 💖🙏🎵🎼 thanks & love 🕊️

Holy shit, that balafon was nice. 🙂

C'est une piece de musique formidable! Merci bien Habib et Bamada. Bamako rock!

Lovin’ him in 2023!

I love like all his music!!!!!!!!! I think he is amazing!!!!!!!!! I am so glad I stumbled upon him!

Wassiye by Habib Koite & Bamamda - Ma Ya CD Wassiye Wassiye ne la diya souro Wassiye den kourani dine ma souro Den kourani yoro be kera kera wassiye Den muso ni yoro be kera kera wassiye Wassiye ne la diya koundu souro wassiye yassiya gnogon yere Dine ma souro Den musoni yorobe kera kera kon muso Den kourani yorobe kera iko wassala A genekisse ye wassi taye A dagola fana ye wassi taye A tchie kisse ye wassi taye A boto kala fanaye wassi taye I ya ye i ye wassiye Yassi yene la diya Iyaye iyaye wassive moussoye English translation: For all the happy fathers, you have just had a daughter who looks very much like your wife. You are blessed now with two wives at home.

This guy is terrific Great music and musicians

Very, very, very well, I'am a Music-freek. Emmanuel from the Netherlands, I have a lot of African Music!!!

Awesome music. 🥰 Can't stop listening

This is the best song I have found looking through world music. I love this guy. Does anyone know what the song is translated to in English?

That's African music for you, there's nothing like it in the world. It is easy to grasp how the few reaped from this land during slavery, have gone to influence music in the new world.

wow this song is just enchanting!...could you imagine Habib, Geoffrey Oryema and Ayub Ogada all on the stage together? Thats an all star show!

Wassiye love it. Hâte d'aller en Afrique et ouvrir un orphelinat :-()

saw Haibib Koite and Bamada at Revival in Toronto last night. What a great show! These guys are super stars in the truest sense!

Merci quelle belle chanson on la chante ici dans savoir ce que vous dites mais ça nous rejoint tellement !!! On dit Wassiye bella Jeanne sous l’eau!!!

I so much Love this Music. Habid Koite you are gifted.

From Mexico City Tenochtitlan my sincere respect to Afrikan music. Está chingona la rola!

I just love this song so much!

Wonderful performance! I love everything about it!

Habib Koité is an impressive guitar player...I enjoy listening to his music.

I don't know what it i swith this guy's music but this song gets to me all the time, I always get a tear falling down my face as I hear it. Music like this should never get lost.

I love Habib Koite music. The fusion of strings with percussion it’s magic. Music to my ears!

Vu à Genève concert magnifique ❤❤❤

I caught Koite just randomly on the radio one night and am def a fan now !! Koite is simply amazing !!!

Discovered Habib Koite in my second year of secondary school. Habib was an established star by then. I bought Putumayo Presents Africa at a local bookstore. The compilation was excellent but I remember being transfixed by this tune for weeks. Even my parents who were not fans of African music and still aren't loved it

Im going to see Habib Koite april 14th in Montreal :D

Hey thanks for putting this on KZfaq. I remember being there!!

Si conoszco 3 Albums. Muso Ko, Ma Ya y Baro. Koite es de Mali.--

This song is even better in live version! I think it's my favorite song from Afrika. True artists, awesome music.

I saw Habib April 10, 2009 at the Strand Theatre in Rockland ME. IT as the best show I've seen in Maine in 15 years. In fact, this was one of the best shows and performances I've seen in 40+ years. Outstanding in every way! It was more than a concert...it was an event.

There was a girl that i love. We were travelers together near home. One day we heard Wassiye and it became a favorite. I remember her now how we sat then by the sea. Each ray of the sun in each drop in each wave neverending.

The violin and marimba player is a badass

i love african music its full of soul. besides it was our people who gave music life

Habib Koite When are you coming to MIami???The World Music Capital"

this is as good as music can get

envoutant ! merci !

I'm in love with this song...i just recently dicovered it. :)

I love this song! Habib Koité and Bamada are just so damn good! And Kélétigui Diabaté plays an amazing solo on the balaphone..

esta produccion es imprecionante felicitaciones a esta banda

Saw Habib on April 2, 2009 at Humboldt State. Awesome!!! He didn't play Wasiye... but they ripped anyway. The ending was amazing... He just started improvising and singing for the happy and healthy life for the baby in this pregnant hippie ladies belly who had rushed the stage and started dancing with them.

He's playing live in Sweden on the 7th of november! That's something I'm NOT gonna miss. Once in a lifetime opportunity! :)

I've got friends from Mali (I'm British) and they like rap. This is my favourite type of music

Ya son años y años escuchando esta canción y cada vez que escucho esta version el viejo me vuela la cabeza.que tendrá dentro.

I looooooooooooooooove this song it's the best ever...habib I love ur music brother,I play this song everyday at work and I work 7 days a week ha ha ha ha ha habib ruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuule

i am russian and i like this musik. abana people!

Habib-Come back to the Gild Hall in Delaware. We loved you. Thanks for playing my favorite song!

What a great song , i'm ethiopian but I love it !!!

Mali is one of the epicenters on the African continent for Superstars und grand masters.I am much looking forward to hear him live in Munich, Germany in January 2019 💞😊💞😊💞😊

i call this music 'calling ' music, because it summons us to be more human., to live more fully.

I LOVE Habib Koite & Bamada! I hope I get to see him live someday.

I discovered Habib years ago thanks to Putumayo😊

Awsome...glad I ran it this vid. Thanx for the post.

excelente! muy bueno Habib!!

This guy is fantabulous. Love his music. For those who like this song, try his 'Din Din Wo' and 'I Ka Barra'.

We have grown up with your musics man!If you had a Win 98,you would meet him on Example Musics ;)

first time i listen to them and fell in love with their music. brings up nice feelings of peace and love.

I had the chance to meet him and talk to him Pretty chill guy

I'm from Ukraine, of course I don't understand words, but I'm inlove with this music!! beautiful!!

much luv from SoMali'a all the way to Mali... Blessssssss

wonderful! just amazing,can not explain my joy,god bless you.

I was just inches away from tears during the first few seconds of the song, this is how amazing your music is Habib Koite, thank you!

so good,so great. heard DO DO WIN on winindows vista operating system, and loved them from there really.love to see tem in brisbane. australia, oceania.

Soy de El Salvador.......amo esta música

This is pure music.

Wow! What a beautiful song! Thank U!

better on CD than on KZfaq at any rate ;p go see him live and you will think otherwise.

Im loving this song! if only I knew what he was saying.

From Western Sahara, Habib koité the best.

First heard of him in my world music and I entirely taken back of how great this musician is

C'est chouette d'avoir une vidéo de concert avec un aussi bon son et une bonne image. Merco! Et puis ben Habib... formidable! Big up pour Madou et le balafoniste également! ;-)

this is 1 of my favourites from Putumayo's Africa CD! thanxx this share! +fav Krisz from Hungary

Great stuff! Great performance. Great track!

I'd like to see this performer here on Nova Scotia's Atlantic Coast. Maybe some day...

Awesome!! Love the left-handed bass player on a right handed bass. Also notice that Habib broke a string and barely skipped a beat!

Nice music, from Chile

first time I stalled win vista and I liked this band. to me is relax and quite from heavy metal most of the time . lovely music

2019 is here

Magnifique live, la beauté à l’état pur!!!!!

Thanks for showing this, I was there!!