10/04/2026
THE LOST MASTRAS COLLECTION- The living archive of mali’s legendary voices
The Lost Maestras is a cultural initiative by Mieruba dedicated to preserving and celebrating the voices of female musicians in Mali.
Between 2022 and 2024, eight artists — Kaniba Oule Kouyaté, Kankanko Sata, Fissa Maiga, Mounaissa Tandina, Moui Traoré, Mamou Thiero, Mah Kouyaté N3, and Koly Koné — were recorded, representing some of the major female voices of Mali’s musical heritage across Manding, Songhai, Soninke, Bambara, and other traditions.
© Adama Kouyaté, 1972. All rights reserved.
