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Conakry, Guinea — born 1977 · Paris, France (since 2007) Country: Guinea
- Oh, my God, Kouyaté.
Le blues mandingue, de Conakry à Paris — Singer and guitarist — blues mandingue
Origine
Conakry, Guinea — born 1977
Based on
Paris, France (since 2007)
Discipline
Singer and guitarist — blues mandingue
Biographie
Born in Conakry on April 21, 1977 in a family of djelis (griots), Moh! Kouyaté has been making a dialogue with the American blues with his guitar and family kora. Located in Paris since 2007, he has been filming in the United States with bluesman Corey Harris and accompanying Fatumata Diawara, before drawing his solo route: "Cilo", "Loundo", "Fe Toki" (2017). In October 2026, the Mayotte Milatsika Festival welcomed him to its 20th edition.
Distinctions and benchmarks
Albums "Cilo", "Loundo" and "Fe Toki" (2017) · Toured in the United States with bluesman Corey Harris · Sideman by Fatumata Diawara · On the poster of the Milatsika 2026 Festival (Mayotte)
On the Poster — Festivals
- 2026 — Milatsika Festival — Mayotte: On the poster of the 20th edition (16-17 October 2026) — See the festival entry
In our articles
Performing formats
- Concert — blues mandingue
- Acoustic concert — guitar and voice