The music of Africa is the soul of the continent. Nowhere is this more true, perhaps, than in the ancient kingdom of Mali. From the quietly reflective work of Ali Farka Touré (who sadly left us in 2006) to the compelling rhythms of the desert band Tinariwen, Malian music has enriched my life in many ways. … More African Postman: Mali is in Peril, but its Music Will Survive