Reassessing the Social Capital of Music

Reassessing the Social Capital of Music

When the peace of an entire nation is on the table, it seems almost trivial to speak of music. However music, in the Mande world1, has always served to reinforce the spiritual capital and unity of communities. In the 1700’s during the Trans-Atlantic slave trade, music...

The Sleeping Camel’s Chicken Yassa

Chicken Yassa I wrote down this recipe watching Aminatta, chef at the Sleeping Camel in Bamako, Mali. This is also known as “Lemon Chicken,” but here Aminatta used vinegar instead of lemon juice. This recipe is for 1 chicken, or 8-9 servings Leaving the skin on one...