Mah Damba
Mali's great griot singer — the voice from Bamako to Paris
Biography
Born Mah Sissoko in 1965 in Bamako, Mah Damba is one of Mali's great griot singers: daughter of Djeli Baba Sissoko and niece of the legendary Fanta Damba, she has lived in France since 1983, carrying the griots' word and song. Her album “Taabolo Koura”, produced and post-produced by Carolina Vallejo, was released on One World Records on 22 May 2026 and reached number one on the World Music Charts Europe and the Transglobal World Music Chart, according to the label.
The One World link
Mah Damba is a One World Records artist: the label released her album “Taabolo Koura” (2026), produced by Carolina Vallejo.
Distinctions and benchmarks
“Taabolo Koura” (One World Records, 2026) — No. 1 World Music Charts Europe and Transglobal (per the label) · Daughter of Djeli Baba Sissoko, niece of Fanta Damba
Performing formats
- Concert — griot song and Manding ensemble
- Acoustic recital
Pro Kit & contact
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