b. 1961, Korin, Mali. Converging the traditional sounds of griot and western dance music, Bagayogo has been nicknamed "Techno Issa" in his home country. The singer-songwriter began singing and playing the kamel‚goni (a six-stringed harp, traditionally associated with hunters in the Wassoulou region) and the daro (a metal bell) while working on the family farm. Becoming well known locally, Bagayogo briefly relocated to the capital Bamako where he recorded a cassette of music before returning home to his family. Two years later, he ventured back to the capital where he became an apprentice bus driver and recorded more music. Becoming increasingly destitute and depressed, however, Bagayogo turned to drink and separated from his wife.

Listen to Issa Bagayogo at Finetune.

• (2008)  Mali Koura
• (2007)  Timbuktu
• (2007)  Tassoumakan
• (2007)  Tassoumakan Remixes
• (2007)  Sya

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