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Balla Kouyaté playing balafon with New England Conservatory Ensemble
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Balla Kouyaté Performs “Democracy” with New England Conservatory Ensemble on Music Video

World Music Central News Room September 21, 2023 No Comments balafonBalla Kouyateworld fusionworld music

New England Conservatory opened the concert season with a live concert featuring an all-star faculty ensemble from the Contemporary Musical Arts department. The show featured…

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Mike Block & Balla Kouyaté Ensemble to Perform in New York City

World Music Central News Room October 12, 2021 No Comments Balla KouyateMike Blockworld fusionworld music

The World Music Institute will present Mike Block & Balla Kouyaté Ensemble on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Kaufman Music Center in New York City.…

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Artist Profiles: Balla Kouyate

Angel Romero August 3, 2016 1 Comment balaphoneBalla KouyateMaliMalian music

Nicknamed Balafon Mania, Balla Kouyaté is considered to be among the greatest bala (balaphone or balafon) players in the world today. A virtuoso, he plays…

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