(headline image: Toumani and Sidiki Diabate – Photo by Youri Lenquette) The kora, a 21-stringed instrument, holds a significant place in West African musical traditions,…
The Kora: West Africa’s Cherished 21-Stringed Harp-Lute
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Persian and Malian Traditions Converge in Kayhan Kalhor and Toumani Diabaté’s ‘The Sky Is the Same Colour Everywhere
Kayhan Kalhor and Toumani Diabaté – The Sky Is The Same Colour Everywhere (Real World Records, 2023) Kayhan Kalhor and Toumani Diabaté, renowned musicians, have…
Toumani Diabaté’s Exquisite Collaboration with the London Symphony Orchestra
Toumani Diabaté and the London Symphony Orchestra – Kôrôlén (World Circuit Records, 2021) Kôrôlén is a truly exquisite collaboration between kora maestro Toumani Diabaté and…
Kôrôlén, the new Album from Toumani Diabaté and the London Symphony Orchestra Available Today
Kôrôlén, the new collaborative album from kora virtuoso Toumani Diabaté and the London Symphony Orchestra, is out today on World Circuit Records. Commissioned as a…