That great new amalgam of world talent Mali Latino play the Jazz Cafe in London tonight. With stunning new compositions like the ballad ‘Voyage’ and the vibrant ‘Congas’ (featuring Colombian Emeris Solis) they are reinforcing their rightful place on the stage of world music. Featuring Malian stars Madou Sidiki Diabaté (kora) and Ahmed Fofana (balafon/flute/guitar), together with vocalist Doussouba Diabate, the atmosphere on stage will be electric. With the amalgam of rythmes from 3 continents underscored by the brilliant Latin American percussion sounds of Emeris Solis, the magic chemistry between leader Alex Wilson on piano and Madou Sidiki Diabaté on kora is bound to be a winner. Alex brought the group together following a meeting in Australia, but the final results took five years to come to fruition and, believe me, the wait was well worthwhile. With a new album in the pipeline, this grouping is one to keep your eye on because the sound is electric. Don’t expect the soft and gentle though – it is there but so is the raucous so beware! You can see images from one of their soundchecks at http://tinyurl.com/nnbwm6