Dispatch from Abidjan, Ivory Coast | Songlines
Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Dispatch from Abidjan, Ivory Coast

By Daniel Brown

Reporting from a festival that is as much about education and outreach as ensuring audiences see some of the best music Africa has to offer for free

Eneida Marta

Eneida Marta (photo: Tidio Gaou / Gaou Production)

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