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Displaced Northern Artists
Over the last few days I4A has been working with ABC news to cover the story of displaced artists from the North. Thanks to the participation of Aboucar Maiga (Goundam), Mahamadou Telfi Toure (Goundam), Khaira Arby (Toumbouctou), Afel Bocoum (Niafunke), … Continue reading
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Khaira Arby- Queen of the Desert
One of our first events sponsoring musicians from the north of Mali was with Khaira Arby at the American Club Bamako in October 2012. This was Khaira’s first concert in Bamako since the coup in late March 2012. With USAID, … Continue reading
Baba Salah Message: Northern Mali Musicians
This video was made in September 2012 to be shown at a benefit concert in NYC to aid musicians from the north of Mali. With the help of volunteers, like Nana, whose family comes from northern Mali, we have been … Continue reading
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Tagged Baba Salah, Mali music, northern Mali, refugees Mali, relief aid Mali
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Aid to Displaced Northern Artists in Mali
An article today in the Washington Post has highlighted the difficulties facing musicians and artists from the North of Mali. Instruments 4 Africa is on the ground in Bamako helping musicians and artists from the North. We are 100% volunteer … Continue reading
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Tagged bamako, banned music, mali, Mali music, northern Mali, refugees, refugees Mali
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Fast and Rewarding Progress: Super Volunteers Yves & Claire
Yves and I were excited about going to Mali last year, and to learn about Instruments4africa. As we had much experience teaching in French Immersion, we looked forward to contributing to a cause that would help children get an education, … Continue reading
Opportunity Knocks
The coup in Mali on March 22, 2012 was devastating to the country. The people of Mali are struggling but the attitudes toward life remain positive. I have been so fortunate to make Mali my home since 2003 and learn … Continue reading
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Papa Noel
Ho ho ho! Papa Noel came to the Jigeseme School in Sabalybougou this week! Yves was the best Papa Noel ever, complete with candy cane tracksuit and belly like a bowl full of jelly! The little ones were singing, happy … Continue reading
Joy to the World
It’s that time of year for charitable giving. We are proud to say that 100% of your donations go directly to the girls’ education programs at Instruments 4 Africa. As per Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist, Nicholas Kristof, “…money … Continue reading
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Tagged africa girls education, charitable giving, instruments4africa, mali, Nicholas Kristof
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