Music from Mali: Cheick Hamala Diabaté + The Griot Street Band

An evening of Malian music brings Grammy-nominated griot Cheick Hamala Diabaté and his ensemble, the Griot Street Band, to Bossa Bistro & Lounge. Diabaté is a Washington, DC–based storyteller, poet, historian, and performer rooted in the centuries-old griot tradition of West Africa. His lineage includes kora virtuoso Toumani Diabaté (cousin) and Djelimady Tounkara (uncle), the legendary guitarist of the Super Rail Band. His music blends ancestral wisdom with infectious, danceable rhythms.

When: July 9, 2026, at 9:30 pm
Venue: Bossa Bistro & Lounge, 2463 18th Street NW, Washington, DC (downstairs location)
Tickets: $10 at the door (cash or card; price subject to change)
Lineup: Cheick Hamala Diabaté (griot, vocals, n’goni, guitar) + The Griot Street Band
Run time: Not specified; evening show with music starting at 9:30 pm
Ages: Not specified; likely all ages unless noted by venue
Accessibility: Not specified; contact Bossa Bistro & Lounge directly for accessibility information
Note: The event is part of a regular series at Bossa Bistro & Lounge; arrive early for seating. No advance ticket sales mentioned—payment at the door only.