Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni ba Sign To Sub Pop Imprint Next Ambiance

Sub Pop Records and KEXP radio host Jon Kertzer have come together to form Next Ambiance, a world music imprint.  Malian band Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni ba’s I Speak Fula will be the first album out on Next Ambiance, and is scheduled for digital release on iTunes, December 1st, 2009 and for CD release on February 2nd, 2009.  The band will embark on their first US tour, opening for nine-time Grammy winner Bela Fleck, in early 2010 in support of the record. Tour dates and more information provided below.