Afel Bocoum Concert History

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 Toure'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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Afel Bocoum Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026)

Date Concert Venue Location
Apr 14, 2026
Afel Bocoum Ampere / Muffatwerk Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Jan 25, 2026
Afel Bocoum Turner Sims Concert Hall, University of Southampton Southampton, England, United Kingdom
Jan 24, 2026
Afel Bocoum

Return of the Messenger

The Cornish Bank Falmouth, England, United Kingdom
Jan 18, 2026
Afel Bocoum Band on the Wall Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Jan 17, 2026
Afel Bocoum

Celtic Connections

Mackintosh Queen's Cross Church Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Apr 26, 2025
Afel Bocoum Le Makeda Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Feb 11, 2022
Damon Albarn - Symphonic Loops
Damon Albarn / Koninklijk Concertgebouworkest / Christopher Robson / Afel Bocoum / Cubain Kabeya / Mamadou Diabaté / Papy Kalula Mbongo / Melissa Hié / Ophélia Hié / Lansiné Kouyaté / Baba Sissoko
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Gashouder Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Sep 08, 2012
The Africa Express 2012
The Temper Trap / Charli XCX / Nicolas Jaar / Damon Albarn / Nneka / Baaba Maal / The Very Best / Toumani Diabaté / Carl Barât / Spoek Mathambo / Manifest / Africa Express / Jack Steadman / Afel Bocoum / Krar Collective / John McClure
  Setlists
Granary Square London, England, United Kingdom
Apr 11, 2011
Habib Koite / Oliver Mtukudzi & Black Spirits / Afel Bocoum

Acoustic Africa

Carol Morsani Hall Tampa, Florida, United States
Apr 07, 2011
Habib Koite / Oliver Mtukudzi & Black Spirits / Afel Bocoum

Acoustic Africa

Lisner Auditorium Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Apr 06, 2011
"Acoustic Africa" / Habib Koite / Oliver Mtukudzi & Black Spirits / Afel Bocoum

Acoustic Africa

B.B. King Blues Club New York, New York, United States
Mar 30, 2011
"Acoustic Africa" / Habib Koite / Oliver Mtukudzi & Black Spirits / Afel Bocoum

Acoustic Africa

Jack Singer Concert Hall Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Mar 29, 2011
"Acoustic Africa" / Habib Koite / Oliver Mtukudzi & Black Spirits / Afel Bocoum

Acoustic Africa

Winspear Centre Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Mar 26, 2011
Habib Koité / Oliver Mtukudzi / Afel Bocoum Royce Hall, UCLA Los Angeles, California, United States
Mar 25, 2011
"Acoustic Africa" / Habib Koite / Oliver Mtukudzi & Black Spirits / Afel Bocoum

Acoustic Africa

Paramount Theatre Oakland, California, United States
Show Duplicate for Mar 25, 2011
Mar 16, 2011
"Acoustic Africa" / Habib Koite / Oliver Mtukudzi & Black Spirits / Afel Bocoum

Acoustic Africa

Boulder Theater Boulder, Colorado, United States
Show Duplicate for Mar 16, 2011
Mar 13, 2011
"Acoustic Africa" / Habib Koite / Oliver Mtukudzi & Black Spirits / Afel Bocoum

Acoustic Africa

The Cedar Cultural Center Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Show Duplicate for Mar 13, 2011
Mar 12, 2011
"Acoustic Africa" / Habib Koite / Oliver Mtukudzi & Black Spirits / Afel Bocoum

Acoustic Africa

Old Town School Of Folk Music Chicago, Illinois, United States
Mar 09, 2011
"Acoustic Africa" / Habib Koite / Oliver Mtukudzi & Black Spirits / Afel Bocoum

Acoustic Africa

Overture Center for the Arts Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Mar 06, 2011
Habib Koité / Oliver Mtukudzi / Afel Bocoum Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, Royal Conservatory Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Roskilde Festival 2004
Jul 1 - 4, 2004
 Roskilde, Zealand, Denmark
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Genres:

Folk
World
Afropop
African
Gnawa
Africa
Mande Pop
Desert Blues
Malian Blues
African Blues
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Concerts Per Year:

2026 5 concerts
2025 1 concert
2022 1 concert
2012 1 concert
2011 16 concerts
2010 3 concerts
2008 2 concerts
2006 1 concert
2004 2 concerts
2003 2 concerts
2001 1 concert
2000 5 concerts

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