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Mamadou Diabate

Born: Jan 1, 1975 in Kita, Mali

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Styles: Afro-Pop, African Folk

Biography: A member of the Malian familial tradition of the griot (or jeli, as they are known to the Manding of West Africa), kora virtuoso Mamadou Diabate is a link in the chain of oral historians that stretches back to the 13th century. Using music and oratory skills to preserve the history of their people, the ...Read full biography

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Behmanka

Released: 2005

Label: Tradition & Moderne

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Usually, Western audiences hear the 21-string African kora within a group context. But the masterful Mamadou Diabate can pull off a solo performance with no overdubs, as he does on this welcome addition ...Read full review

Tunga

Released: 2000

Label: Alula

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When one thinks of contemporary African pop, the kora isn't the first instrument that comes to mind. A string instrument with a harp-like sound, the it has been a part of traditional African tribal music ...Read full review

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