Afel Bocoum

Afel Bocoum (born 1955) is a musician from Mali , noted as a singer and guitarist. He began his career as a member of Ali Farka Touré 's group ASCO, and Toure is often regarded as his mentor. Both men come from the town of Niafunke on the River Niger , and are members of the Sonrai people. Bocoum is an agricultural advisor by profession.

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