Las Maravillas De Mali

Place: Bamako

Biography:

Maravillas de Mali, also known as Las Maravillas de Mali, is a Malian musical group that was formed in the early 1960s. The group was originally made up of young Malian musicians who were sent to Cuba to study music. They quickly gained popularity on the island and became known for their unique blend of Afro-Cuban rhythms and traditional Malian music. The group's name is a reference to the popular Cuban group Maravillas de Florida. Maravillas de Mali toured extensively throughout Africa and the world, and their music has had a significant impact on the development of Afro-Cuban and world music. The group is considered one of the most important and influential Malian musical ensembles of all time.