Habib Koité & Bamada

Baro is the acclaimed third studio album by Malian guitarist Habib Koité and his band, Bamada, released on July 24, 2001.

The album was released through the labels Contre-Jour and Putumayo World Music.

It features a polished blend of traditional Malian sounds (using instruments like the balafon, ngoni, and talking drum) with modern acoustic guitar work.

Koité sings in multiple Malian languages, including Bambara, Songhai, Peul, and Khassonke, covering themes of love, morality, and social issues.