For over 40 years, the golden voice of Africa has tirelessly pursued his mission to champion Malian music, constantly pushing the musical boundaries. Look no further than his most recent release, La différence, which further expands his already broad cultural horizons by adapting Asian and Mandinka music. First up, Senegal's Elage Diouf returns after five years of touring with the Cirque du Soleil with a new album ready for release in the very near future.