Toumani Diabaté

Toumani Diabaté (born 1965, Bamako) is a Malian kora player from a long line of griots and the son of kora master Sidiki Diabaté. He is internationally acclaimed for solo recordings and collaborations that bring Malian kora music to global audiences.

Master of the kora; member of the Diabaté griot lineage; has recorded solo albums and collaborated with international artists across jazz, blues, and world music.

Toumani Diabaté (born 1965) is a Malian kora master from a long line of griots. He is internationally acclaimed for solo work and cross-cultural collaborations that blend Malian tradition with jazz and world music.

For:Fans of world music, traditional West African music, kora and instrumental music.