Songhoy Blues go to Mali and back for new ‘Irganda’ video

This February, Mali gems Songhoy Blues release their debut full-length, ‘Music in Exile’, following on from a Nick Zinner-produced track on the Africa Express album ‘Maison des Jeunes’, and a feature film about the banning of music in their home country.

With their new video for ‘Irganda’, the Gao-formed group paint a picture of both resistance and celebration. Filmed back home, it documents the ins and outs of a life where music is the main form of expression, one that’s previously been repressed. All smiles, Songhoy Blues’ new clip is a powerful means of sticking up for beliefs.

‘Music in Exile’ is released 23rd February via Transgressive.

This month, Songhoy Blues begin a UK tour, including a sold out show at London Oslo.

JANUARY
24 Glasgow, Concert Hall
25 Glasgow, Oran Mor
27 Sheffield, The Harley
28 Aldershot, West End Centre
30 Tywyn, Magic Cinema
31 Bristol, Colston Hall

FEBRUARY
02 London, Oslo
03 Birmingham, The Sunflower Lounge
04 Cardiff, Clwb Ifor Bach
05 Winchester, Discovery Centre

MAY
28 London, Village Underground