Mamadou Kelly
Motorco Music Hall 723 Rigsbee Ave, Durham, North Carolina 27701
Malian guitarist Mamadou Kelly once played in the backing band of Ali Farka Touré, the Malian musician whose combination oftraditional music from WestAfrica and the AmericanSouth helped usher in a newunderstanding of “worldmusic.” These days, Kellycontinues that traditionthrough his own distinct,colorful blend of Americanand African music. Fiddlin’ Aland Will McCanless open.—Allison Hussey
Tickets $12
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