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Five Performances that Highlight Toumani Diabaté’s Greatness

Mali’s “King of Kora” passed away over the weekend, leaving behind his indelible imprint as a prolific creator, willing collaborator, and all-time great performer.

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Listen to Toumani Diabaté's Neo-Classical Song 'Mamadou Kanda Keita'

The new single blends Diabaté's traditional Malian kora music with the classic sounds of the London Symphony Orchestra.

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Toumani Diabaté & Oumou Sangaré Feature In Béla Fleck's Expansive 'Throw Down Your Heart' Sessions

Béla Fleck explores the roots of the banjo across West Africa.

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Toumani & Sidiki Diabaté: Father And Son On Their Collaborative Kora LP

Watch kora master Toumani Diabaté & his son Sidiki speak on their griot legacy and upcoming collaborative album.

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On West African Instrumentation

In this article we dive into the various instruments and sounds of West Africa.

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Video: Life is Hard, Music is Good

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