Toumani Diabate

Toumani Diabate is a popular Worldwide artist from Mali, born on August 10, 1965.

Toumani Diabaté (born in Gallé, Mali, on 10 August 1965; died 19 July 2024) was a Malian kora player remembered for performing the traditional music of Mali and for being involved in cross-cultural collaborations with flamenco, blues, jazz, and other international styles. Diabaté was considered by many to be the world's finest kora player. He was a versatile performer, being equally at home with the traditional music of Mali as well as with cross-cultural collaborations with flamenco, blues, jazz, and other international styles. . Popular albums include "Ali & Toumani", "New Ancient Strings", "Songhai, Vol. 2", "In the Heart of the Moon" and "Kaira".