I can change the arrangements on stage while I am playing or singing, doing signs to the musicians to change things because the audience is dancing or singing with us. That's the interesting part of the live show, actually, because everything is possible and everything can change.

Of course I am stressed after I finish working on an album about what an audience will think, if it will be successful or not.

My father was not able to get all the vinyl he used to listen to with me. He couldn't travel as he did it because of his profession as a diplomatic career.

We need self-confidence in our ability to build Africa. I trust in Mali and I trust in music.

I'm in a state of my life when the essential is very important to me. I don't like long songs with complicated arrangements and breaks anymore.

I've been in contact with music since I was four or five years old through my father, because of the interest he had in music and all his musical skills. I finally managed to make that my profession.

When you are able to make a living with your job as an artist, that means you have an audience and you have to thank this audience.