Mali: Toumani Diabaté – the Famed Musician From Mali Who Took the Kora to the World
[The Conversation Africa] The world has lost a significant musical ambassador for the Mande people of west Africa – the virtuoso kora player, composer, and collaborator from Mali, Toumani Diabaté. He died on 19 July, just short of his 59th birthda…
Africa: For Toumani Diabaté, Maestro of Kora Music, the Curtains Drop, By Yusuf Bangura
[Premium Times] Lovers of traditional African music, especially kora music, will sorely miss him.
Africa: World Musicians Mourn the Loss of Mali’s ‘King of Kora’ Toumani Diabate
[RFI] Malian music star Toumani Diabate passed away after a short illness, his family announced over the weekend. Music lovers across the planet paid tribute to a master instrumentalist who helped share Mali’s rich traditions with the world.
West Africa: French Minister Denies Boycotting African Artists After Visa Suspension
[RFI] France’s Culture Minister on Friday said the suspension of visas for artists from Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso was due to security concerns in light of the recent military coups in those countries and in no way a “boycott”.
Mali: Musician Salif Keïta Drops Transitional Council for Role in Mali Junta’s Govt
[allAfrica] Harare — The musician known as The Golden Voice of Africa, Salif Keita, is now a special advisor to the military junta’s leader in Mali, AFP reports.
Mali: Fatoumata Diawara – London Ko
[Afropop] Fatoumata Diawara’s latest album, “London Ko,” is an uplifting musical journey that lly blends electronic music with the rich traditions of Malian Wassoulou music. The production of this album creates a mesmerizing fusion that showcases Diawa…
Mali: Musician Salif Keïta Resigns From Transitional Parliament
[allAfrica] Harare — Salif Keta, a well-known musician from Mali, has left the assembly that the military, which has been in charge since 2020, established to serve as a legislative body, APA News reports.