Habib Koite Tickets

I first heard of Habib Koite nearly 8 years ago as a high school student. Living in a very rural area, my classmates and I didn't have much of a perspective of the world outside our small town. My Humanities teacher made it a point to expose us to art, music, writings, and ideologies of people from places unlike our own. One of the most memorable classes was one in which we watched the full Acoustic Africa in Concert DVD (including music from Afel Bocoum, Habib Koité, and Oliver Mtukudzi). We talked about the music of Mali, it's consonance, and how it was one of the most universally loved music styles. Moved by the incredible sounds, my best friend and I begged our teacher after class to let us borrow a copy of the DVD so we could save it onto our computers. I've listened to the album for the past few years in both happy times and sad times, to uplift my low spirits and to align with my high spirits. It's been a real comfort. Last week, the night before my 25th birthday, I was able to see Habib Koite in concert at the Somerville Theatre. It was truly an unforgettable experience!

Habib and his band gave another great performance. They never fail to delight.

Truly a beautiful experience and some amazingly talented musicians. DO NOT miss this show!

This is the type of musician who should be selling out large concert halls. The show was energetic and fun. Mr. Koité is very interactive. So much talent!

Hearing and being there to experience this performance was outstanding. Exceptional music performed with real heart and soul. The great majority of the audience was simply mesmerized. It was as though we were venturing out on a beautiful visit into the core of what is Mali - the music as an expression of life there and in that region. Koite is deliberate in bringing us many different voices from diverse strains of the culture of that region. The musicianship was so fine too - par excellence. The composition rich and deep. This is very dynamic music which can be enjoyed on many levels. From the simply beautiful in tone, to very, very sophisticated structures. So glad I was there. It was sublime.

I heard them in Santa Fe last month and HAD to see them in NY. GREAT

A great mix of rootsy blues and west african music. I will def see this duo any chance I get

i was skeptical of the combining of mali and zimbabwe, and it was charming to hear habib and tuku address the issue, w. afel the peacemaker... the contrast between the two voices and two guitar styles was interesting, the dancing of the mbira player so fun to watch, glad they featured the ngoni player too, a packed house, lots of africans, a great crowd, ending w. the tradition of audience coming onto stage...

Great music and audience participation, random audience dancing on the stage. The music is increadible and the artists know how to enjoy and work the crowd. Highly recommended show

Koite, Bocoum and Mtukudzi - an amazing match of Africa's finest. I will remember the beautiful music for the rest of my life