West African
Toumani Diabaté
Kora virtuoso, preserving griot tradition
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Biography
Kora virtuoso, preserving griot tradition
Influence
Keeping the ancient griot tradition alive in modern times
Gear
Kora
Traditional West African instruments
Fun Fact
71st generation of kora players in his family
Quick Facts
Country
Mali
Genre
West African
Era
1965-present
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