Kassé Mady Diabaté was born in Kéla in 1949. The Diabatés are one of the two biggest griots families. Kela is the capital of the griots, the Mecca of musical tradition. All of his cousins, brothers, sisters, know how to sing but Kassé Mady is different because of his sweet voice. He owes his fame in Mali to this gentle, though but powerful voice. At 20, he was already famous in Kangaba, the old Mandingo capital. Demba Diallo, the governor of the Kangaba district formed an orchestra and asked him to join it as a singer. For the first time Kassé Mady experienced electric music. With… read more
Kassé Mady Diabaté was born in Kéla in 1949. The Diabatés are one of the two biggest griots families. Kela is the capital of the griots, the Mecca of musical tradition. All of his cousins, brothers, sisters, know how to sing but Kassé Mady is different because of his sweet voice. He owes his… read more
Kassé Mady Diabaté was born in Kéla in 1949. The Diabatés are one of the two biggest griots families. Kela is the capital of the griots, the Mecca of musical tradition. All of his cousins, brothers, sisters, know how to sing but Kassé Mady is different because of his sweet voice. He owes his fame in Mali to this gentle, though but powerful voice. At 20, he was a… read more
