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Rajery
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Born: 1965, Analamihantona, Madagascar. Rajery is respected as one of the most innovative valiha players working today. He is constantly in… read moreBorn: 1965, Analamihantona, Madagascar. Rajery is respected as one of the most innovative valiha players working today. He is constantly invited to participate in projects by other musicians, be it traditional music, jazz, rock, or regga… read moreBorn: 1965, Analamihantona, Madagascar. Rajery is respected as one of the most innovative valiha players working today. He is constantly invited to participate in projects by other musicians, be it traditional music, jazz, rock, or reggae. In addition, Rajery runs a valiha factory–Top Valih… read more -
Abou Diarra
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Jacques Burtin
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Jacques Burtin (born 10 November 1955) is a French composer, writer, producer and filmmaker. After studying Literature and Art at La Sorbon… read moreJacques Burtin (born 10 November 1955) is a French composer, writer, producer and filmmaker. After studying Literature and Art at La Sorbonne (Paris), he was introduced to the kora by brother Dominique Fournier at the Abbey of Bec Hellou… read moreJacques Burtin (born 10 November 1955) is a French composer, writer, producer and filmmaker. After studying Literature and Art at La Sorbonne (Paris), he was introduced to the kora by brother Dominique Fournier at the Abbey of Bec Hellouin (Normandy, France) and by brother Dominique Catta, compos… read more -
3ma
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3MA is an African music group consisting of members Ballaké Sissoko from Mali on kora, Driss El Maloumi from Morocco on oud and Rajery from… read more3MA is an African music group consisting of members Ballaké Sissoko from Mali on kora, Driss El Maloumi from Morocco on oud and Rajery from Madagascar on valiha. The band takes its name from the first two letters of each member's co… read more3MA is an African music group consisting of members Ballaké Sissoko from Mali on kora, Driss El Maloumi from Morocco on oud and Rajery from Madagascar on valiha. The band takes its name from the first two letters of each member's country of origin in French: Mali, Maroc, Madagascar. View wiki -
Maher Cissoko
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Maher Cissoko grew up in Casamance in the southern Senegal but has lived in Sweden for 15 years and has established himself as a well-known… read moreMaher Cissoko grew up in Casamance in the southern Senegal but has lived in Sweden for 15 years and has established himself as a well-known name in folk and world music circles, among other things through nominations such as best folk mu… read moreMaher Cissoko grew up in Casamance in the southern Senegal but has lived in Sweden for 15 years and has established himself as a well-known name in folk and world music circles, among other things through nominations such as best folk music release at the Manifest Award and several nominations an… read more -
Kadialy Kouyate
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Sillaba
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Mamadou Diabaté
4,901 listeners
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