What Are The Differences Between Mali And American Culture

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Mali is a mix of different people and different cultures.Although there is many different kind of cultures that does not stop them from being happy and joking around and also have a great time with one another.French is the language for Mali. There are many Christian minorities and beliefs and they also follow American beliefs. Although about 90% of the people are Muslim and are important to another culture and social life. In Mali the music is also big, they can be pretty loud with their music through vehicles, in the streets, on the boats, basically anywhere they please. Mali has produced many stars of African music including, female singers. during this time the women sang and men did the instrumental part. "African instruments of all kinds

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