<p>Mali is the crown jewel of West Africa &ndash; a vast, magnificent country with ancient musical traditions and many of the continent&rsquo;s best loved musicians. From Wasulu songstress Oumou Sangare and the rocking desert blues of Tinariwen, to the acoustic blues of BBC Award winner Bassekou Kouyate and the international stars Amadou &amp; Mariam The Rough Guide To The Music Of Mali explores this thriving and evolving musical dynasty.</p>