Toumani Diabaté

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2024 — The world celebrates the master of the kora. When he disappeared in 2024, the tributes greeted an exceptional musician: RFI rebroadcasted its historic live session of "World Music" with his son Sidiki, and the world press celebrated the man who offered the kora to the planet.

2021 — "Kôrôlen": the kora meets the symphonic orchestra. With the London Symphony Orchestra, Toumani Diabaté recorded "Kôrôlén" ("ancestor" in mandingue): his solos of magical intimacy interact with the symphonic splendor, a unique bridge between Bamako and the great classical halls.

2006 — A Grammy with Ali Farka Touré. "In the Heart of the Moon", a legendary duo with Ali Farka Touré, won the Grammy Award for Best Traditional Music Album: Barack Obama himself featured his collaborations among his favourite records.