While still a teenager, Bombino studied with guitarist Haja Bebe and joined Bebe's band. In '95 he landed a role as an extra in the French film, Imuhar: A Legend, before settling into a career as a professional musician. A Spanish documentary film crew helped him record his debut album. In '06, during a trip to California with the band Tidawt, Bombino recorded "Hey Negrita" with the Rolling Stones' Keith Richards and Charlie Watts; the track appears on Stone's World: The Rolling Stones Project Volume 2. The same year, Bombino worked as a guide for Angelina Joli when she visited the Niger desert.
Bombino has already achieved stardom among the Tuareg community; now he's out to win over the world. His tour brings him to The Grey Eagle on Thursday, May 3. 9 p.m., $12 in advance or $15 day or show.
Watch a video from a 2010 concert Bombino played at the Mosque of Agadez, which had long been cut off from the world.
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