Toumani Diabaté

Toumani Diabaté (born in Gallé, Mali, on 10 August 1965; died 19 July 2024) was a Malian kora player remembered for performing the traditional music of Mali and for being involved in cross-cultural collaborations with flamenco, blues, jazz, and other international styles. Diabaté was considered by many to be the world's finest kora player. He was a versatile performer, being equally at home with the traditional music of Mali as well as with cross-cultural collaborations with flamenco, blues, jazz, and other international styles.

Influenced by: Griot tradition of Mali, Ali Farka Touré, Rokia Traoré

Active:

1980s-2024

Scene:

Mali/Bamako

• Keiko MatsuiThu, Oct 15
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• ToscaSat, Aug 8
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• Mohini DeySun, Aug 2
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• Jahnavi HarrisonSun, Oct 4
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• OniSun, Aug 2
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• Daryl DavisSun, Oct 18
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• Frank MazaTue, Nov 3
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• 3BallMTYSat, Oct 10
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