Artist’s Choice: Leni Stern on West African Music
I owe an enormous gratitude to West Africa and all of the musicians that I’ve had the honor of playing with; they have been my … Read More “Artist’s Choice: Leni Stern on West African Music”
Leni Stern
Leni Stern is a guitarist and vocalist who has released nearly 20 albums as a leader since 1986. In 2005, she was invited to perform at the Festival au Desert in Timbuktu, Mali. There she met Bassekou Kouyate and dove headfirst into the traditions of West African guitar and, later, the ngoni. Stern’s most recent release is 3, a collaboration with Mamadou Ba and Alioune Faye. Visit lenistern.com for more information.
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