About Lobi Traoré
Lived 1961 – 2010 (aged 48–49). Lobi Traoré was a Malian musician, singer and guitarist.
Lobi Traoré (1961 – 1 June 2010 ) was a Malian musician. He was born in the village of Bakaridianna, on the Niger River close to Ségou and died in Bamako. His singing has been described in The Economist as "flat, strangely penetrating tone, somewhere between rap and blues".
His breakthrough album, Bamako, produced by Ali Farka Touré, was released in 1994. It was voted one of the best rock albums of the year by Libération and one of the best world music albums by Le Monde.
Discography Bambara Blues (1992) Bamako (1994) Ségou (1996) Duga (1999) Mali Blue (2004) The Lobi Traoré Group (2005) Barra Coura (2005) Bwati Kono (2010) Rainy Season Blues (2010) Bamako Nights: Live at Bar Bozo 1995 (2013)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Lobi Traoré?
Malian musician (1961–2010)
When was Lobi Traoré born?
Lobi Traoré was born in 1961 in Ségou Region.
When did Lobi Traoré die?
Lobi Traoré died on 1 June 2010 in Bamako.
What was Lobi Traoré's occupation?
Lobi Traoré was a musician, singer and guitarist.
What nationality was Lobi Traoré?
Lobi Traoré was Malian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lobi Traoré. https://biography.guide/lobi-traore/
MLA: "Lobi Traoré." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lobi-traore/.
Chicago: "Lobi Traoré." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/lobi-traore/.
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