BAMAKO, Mali — The band had just taken the stage on a recent Saturday night when the power cut out. The club was plunged into darkness. The lead guitarist was one of the most famous in Mali, and the ...

Big Mali started rapping when she was eight years old. Now, the 22-year-old is dominating the rap scene in the Carolinas. Signed to South Coast Music Group, Big Mali is taking the Carolinas by storm.

As he celebrates the release of his third album, Mali Is, singer Mali Music joins ESSENCE.com in conversation about his spirituality, making the transition from gospel to R&B, and how losing friends ...

Mali Music is a three-time Grammy-nominated artist, producer and composer with roots in gospel, R&B, and hip-hop. He is widely known for his albums The Coming and The 2econd Coming and collaborations ...

Gospel rapper Mali Music released his debut album, ‘2econd Coming’ in 2009, but it’s his appearance on the 2011 BET Awards (as part of the channel’s showcase of new talent) that earned him the most ...

The Tiny Desk is working from home for the foreseeable future. Introducing NPR Music's Tiny Desk (home) concerts, bringing you performances from across the country and the world. It's the same spirit ...