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Toumani Djabaté, the Maestro of Kora Music, Passes On

Posted By: adminon: July 21, 2024In: World From AfricaTags: Ali Farka Toure, Bala Faséké, Balanji, Ballaké Sisoko, Epic of Sundiata, Kora, Sékou Keita and Jeli Moussa Djawara, Sona Jorbateh, Soso, Toumani Djiabaté, Traditional African music, ’Heart of the Moon’No CommentsViews:

By Yusuf Bangura I was shocked to learn of the passing on July 19th, 2024 of the maestro of Kora music, the Malian Toumani Diabaté. He was only 58! There are many great kora musicians, such... Read more

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