Independence day in Mali

The day begun with the air force planes flying very low, the noise was defining but with some air of excitement.
I went with my friend Sandy Cisse to the centre of Bamako to catch a bit of the celebrations
There were all sort of ensemble from drumming troops with djumbes Sabas you name it they were there
After we left to some trade fare which was part of the celebrations letting people know about produce of Mali that was quite good and informative
The whole celebrations came to a creshendo in the evening when I went to the Hogon
There were a lot of artist Toumani Diabate, Amadu and Miriam Paul Simons Band some rap Artist from America and lots of guest artist the music was breathtaking.