Afel Bocoum at Liverpool Philharmonic

20 Jan 2026

Philharmonic Hall

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Africa Oyé & Liverpool Philharmonic, in association with Mellowtone present Afel Bocoum.

For over three decades, legendary Malian musician Afel Bocoum has been a guardian of the Niger River’s musical soul. A musical companion to Mali’s late great desert blues pioneer Ali Farka Touré, Bocoum launched a solo career with his debut album in 1999, Alkibar (The Messenger), and gained international recognition through collaborations with Damon Albarn, including 2002’s Mali Music. He is one of the Sahel’s most beloved artists.