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Hailing from Bamako, Mali, Songhoy Blues blends Malian rhythms with blistering rock and punk energy. Formed in 2012 by Garba Touré, Aliou Touré, and Oumar Touré (with later member Nathanael Dembélé), the band has become a staple on festival bills worldwide and a strong voice in contemporary African rock. Their music draws on the deserts and streets of Mali, infusing traditional sounds with fearless guitar work and high-octane grooves. We’ve got you covered for tickets, tours, and official updates as they continue to push the genre forward.

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From their breakout debut Music in Exile to the fiery Optimisme and the more recent Héritage, Songhoy Blues has earned praise from audiences and critics alike. They’ve played Glastonbury, Bonnaroo, Latitude, Roskilde, and ACL, and performed at the Royal Albert Hall as part of Nile Rodgers’ Meltdown. Offstage, they’ve collaborated with Africa Express, supported WaterAid as ambassadors, and performed at the UN Climate Action Summit. Secure your seats for their 2025 tour and experience the hypnotic blend of Malian rhythms and rock rebellion.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Songhoy Blues

  • Origin: Bamako, Mali; band formed in 2012 by Garba Touré, Aliou Touré, Oumar Touré (and later Nathanael Dembélé).
  • Debut album Music in Exile released 2015 on Transgressive Records; North American release via Cult Records/Atlantic Records.
  • Discography to date: Music in Exile (2015), Résistance (2017), Optimisme (2020), Héritage (2025).
  • Genre: Afro rock, desert blues, blues rock; known for blending Malian rhythms with rock/punk energy.
  • Major achievements include festival highlights (Glastonbury, Bonnaroo, Latitude, Roskilde, ACL), and performances at Royal Albert Hall as part of Nile Rodgers’ Meltdown; nominated for Best New Act at the 2015 Q Awards and Independent Breakthrough Act at the 2015 AIM Awards.
  • Activism and media: Africa Express collaborator, subject of They Will Have To Kill Us First, WaterAid ambassador, UN Climate Action Summit performer.

The records

Songhoy Blues Discography

  • Héritage
    2025 · Transgressive Records
  • Optimisme
    2020 · Fat Possum Records
  • Résistance
    2017 · Transgressive Records
  • Music in Exile
    2015 · Transgressive Records; Cult Records (NA via Atlantic)

The hits

Top Songhoy Blues Songs

  • Issa
    2025 · N/A
  • Gara
    2025 · N/A
  • Dagabi
    2025 · N/A
  • Badala
    2020 · N/A
  • Bamako
    2017 · N/A
  • Sahara (feat. Iggy Pop)
    2015 · N/A

From their breakout debut Music in Exile to the fiery Optimisme and the more recent Héritage, Songhoy Blues has earned praise from audiences and critics alike. They’ve played Glastonbury, Bonnaroo, Latitude, Roskilde, and ACL, and performed at the Royal Albert Hall as part of Nile Rodgers’ Meltdown. Offstage, they’ve collaborated with Africa Express, supported WaterAid as ambassadors, and performed at the UN Climate Action Summit. Secure your seats for their 2025 tour and experience the hypnotic blend of Malian rhythms and rock rebellion.

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