Kankou Kouyate
The Kouyate griot voice — “N'Darila”, her debut solo album
Biography
A Malian singer from one of Mali's most respected griot families — she is the niece of ngoni master Bassekou Kouyate —, Kankou Kouyate has sung alongside Toumani Diabaté, Salif Keita, Habib Koité and Vieux Farka Touré, and took part in Africa Express in 2013. Her debut solo album, “N'Darila”, produced by Carolina Vallejo and Madou Kouyate, was released on One World Records on 21 June 2024. In 2025, she played an official WOMEX showcase with her family band, Les Étoiles de Garana.
The One World link
Kankou Kouyate is a One World Records artist: the label released her debut solo album, “N'Darila” (2024), produced by Carolina Vallejo.
Distinctions and benchmarks
“N'Darila” (One World Records, 2024) — debut solo album · Official WOMEX 2025 showcase with Les Étoiles de Garana · Niece of Bassekou Kouyate
Performing formats
- Concert — Kankou Kouyaté et Les Étoiles de Garana
- Griot family ensemble