thrill jockey records is proud to present, koïma the second full-length album by malian songwriter and guitarist sidi toure. sidis music comes from gao, a city in the north of mali, and draws inspiration from traditional music and religion, but is informed by western blues, rock, and culture. the winner of two malian national awards for best singer, sidi was leader of gaos regional orchestra, the songhaï stars, and is a nationally renowned figure in his home country.