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Mama Sissoko
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Ancient guitar solo player of the Super Biton of Segou, Mama Sissoko managed to conserve the secrets of Malian guitar whether in traditiona… read moreAncient guitar solo player of the Super Biton of Segou, Mama Sissoko managed to conserve the secrets of Malian guitar whether in traditional songs inherited from the griots or in original compositions. His limpid instrumental play accomp… read moreAncient guitar solo player of the Super Biton of Segou, Mama Sissoko managed to conserve the secrets of Malian guitar whether in traditional songs inherited from the griots or in original compositions. His limpid instrumental play accompanies wonderfully his soulful voice. He’s from those who dis… read more -
Daby Touré
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Daby Touré (born in Mauritania in 1975) is a Mauritanian singer-songwriter who was based in Paris and is now based in Montréal, Canada. Bor… read moreDaby Touré (born in Mauritania in 1975) is a Mauritanian singer-songwriter who was based in Paris and is now based in Montréal, Canada. Born into the Touré Kunda musical heritage, he co-founded Touré Touré in Senegal before moving to Par… read moreDaby Touré (born in Mauritania in 1975) is a Mauritanian singer-songwriter who was based in Paris and is now based in Montréal, Canada. Born into the Touré Kunda musical heritage, he co-founded Touré Touré in Senegal before moving to Paris, France, and becoming a solo artist. Touré's story … read more -
Mamadou Diabate
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Mamadou Diabaté was born in 1975 in Kita, a Malian city long known as a center for the arts and culture of the Manding people of West Afric… read moreMamadou Diabaté was born in 1975 in Kita, a Malian city long known as a center for the arts and culture of the Manding people of West Africa. As the name Diabate indicates, Mamadou comes from a family of griots, or jelis as they are know… read moreMamadou Diabaté was born in 1975 in Kita, a Malian city long known as a center for the arts and culture of the Manding people of West Africa. As the name Diabate indicates, Mamadou comes from a family of griots, or jelis as they are known among the Manding. Jelis are more than just traditional mu… read more -
Ballaké Sissoko & Vincent Segal
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Ballaké Sissoko (born 1968) is a noted player of the kora. He has worked with Toumani Diabaté and Taj Mahal and several others. He can be h… read moreBallaké Sissoko (born 1968) is a noted player of the kora. He has worked with Toumani Diabaté and Taj Mahal and several others. He can be heard on Diario Mali. Ballaké's father, Djelimady Sissoko, was a notable musician in his own r… read moreBallaké Sissoko (born 1968) is a noted player of the kora. He has worked with Toumani Diabaté and Taj Mahal and several others. He can be heard on Diario Mali. Ballaké's father, Djelimady Sissoko, was a notable musician in his own right. Vincent Ségal, is a French cellist and bassist born in… read more -
Kandia Kouyate
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Kandia Kouyaté is a Malian jelimuso (singer, a female griot) and kora player; she has earned the prestigious title of ngara, and is sometim… read moreKandia Kouyaté is a Malian jelimuso (singer, a female griot) and kora player; she has earned the prestigious title of ngara, and is sometimes appellated La Dangereuse. She is from the town of Kita in western Mali. The town is known for l… read moreKandia Kouyaté is a Malian jelimuso (singer, a female griot) and kora player; she has earned the prestigious title of ngara, and is sometimes appellated La Dangereuse. She is from the town of Kita in western Mali. The town is known for love songs, which is the largest part of Kouyaté's reper… read more -
Kasse Mady Diabate
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Kassé Mady Diabate (Kéla, Mali, 1949 - 24 May 2018) was a Malian griot singer. The Diabatés are one of the two biggest griots families. The… read moreKassé Mady Diabate (Kéla, Mali, 1949 - 24 May 2018) was a Malian griot singer. The Diabatés are one of the two biggest griots families. Their ancestor Morykaba Diabaté fought with Soundjata in the 13th century. Kela is the capital of the… read moreKassé Mady Diabate (Kéla, Mali, 1949 - 24 May 2018) was a Malian griot singer. The Diabatés are one of the two biggest griots families. Their ancestor Morykaba Diabaté fought with Soundjata in the 13th century. Kela is the capital of the griots, the Mecca of musical tradition. All of his cousins,… read more -
Les Ambassadeurs
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Featuring the "golden voice" of Salif Keita along with influential guitarists Kante Manfila and Ousmane Kouyate, bala player Kele… read moreFeaturing the "golden voice" of Salif Keita along with influential guitarists Kante Manfila and Ousmane Kouyate, bala player Keletigui Diabate, and Cheikh Tidane Seck on keyboards, Les Ambassadeurs were a legendary West African… read moreFeaturing the "golden voice" of Salif Keita along with influential guitarists Kante Manfila and Ousmane Kouyate, bala player Keletigui Diabate, and Cheikh Tidane Seck on keyboards, Les Ambassadeurs were a legendary West African band in the 1970s and '80s, originating in Mali. With … read more -
Baba Sissoko
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Amara Touré
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Touré’s 30 year-long career began in the late 1950s in Dakar as part of the Senegalese collective known as Le Star Band de Dakar. Touré and… read moreTouré’s 30 year-long career began in the late 1950s in Dakar as part of the Senegalese collective known as Le Star Band de Dakar. Touré and the band enjoyed rapid success and became prominent figures in Senegal’s booming, Cuban-influence… read moreTouré’s 30 year-long career began in the late 1950s in Dakar as part of the Senegalese collective known as Le Star Band de Dakar. Touré and the band enjoyed rapid success and became prominent figures in Senegal’s booming, Cuban-influenced son montuno and pachanga scenes in the 60s. The singer-per… read more -
Abdoulaye Diabaté
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