Trio Da Kali unites three musicians from the Mande culture of southern Mali who come from a long line of distinguished griots (hereditary musicians). Formed of voice, balafon and bass ngoni, the Trio aim to bring a contemporary twist to ancient and neglected repertoires. Members: Hawa Kassé Mady Diabaté - vocalist Lassana Diabaté - musical director, balafon Mamadou Kouyaté - bass ngoni The current line-up of the Kronos Quartet is: David Harrington (violin), John Sherba (violin), Hank Dutt (viola), and Sunny Yang (cello). Former members include Jennifer Culp (cello), Joan Jeanre… read more
Trio Da Kali unites three musicians from the Mande culture of southern Mali who come from a long line of distinguished griots (hereditary musicians). Formed of voice, balafon and bass ngoni, the Trio aim to bring a contemporary twist to ancient and neglected repertoires. Members: Hawa Kassé… read more
Trio Da Kali unites three musicians from the Mande culture of southern Mali who come from a long line of distinguished griots (hereditary musicians). Formed of voice, balafon and bass ngoni, the Trio aim to bring a contemporary twist to ancient and neglected repertoires. Members: Hawa Kassé Mady Diabaté - vocalist Lassana Diabaté - musical director, balafon M… read more