Sad to learn that Toumani Diabaté died yesterday in Bamako aged 58 after a short illness. A true master of the kora, rightly called The King of the Kora. 
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Oh goodness....on the face of it a lovely man who made heavenly music and collaborated with many others....
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Toumani Diabaté And The London Symphony Orchestra - Haïnamady Town, 2021
Taj Mahal & Toumani Diabate -- Queen Bee, 2012
Ali Farka Touré & Toumani Diabaté - In The Heart Of The Moon
(15 min documentary with live performances)
Toumani Diabaté Jarabi live 1989
Toumani & and his Sidiki - BBC 2 Live Session (Glastonbury 2014)
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I was shocked to hear this; I had no idea that he had been ill. I have a number of his recordings and will find one to play in his memory this evening. I only saw him once, near the beginning of his international career when he played at the sadly-missed Cornerhouse in Manchester (pre-2006 as I went with my previous partner); I later tried to catch him at the howard Asembly Rooms in Leeds but it sold out quickly (small venue). His tour with Kaylan Kalhor was cancelled at short notice but I have the CD of the intended session.Originally posted by Globaltruth View PostSad to learn that Toumani Diabaté died yesterday in Bamako aged 58 after a short illness. A true master of the kora, rightly called The King of the Kora.
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So sad to hear this news. Toumani was a true musical hero, a giant of African music. After 'Kulanjani' was released I was at a party and met a guy who encouraged me to buy 'New Ancient Strings' with Ballake Sissoko. I never met that guy again but have often wished I could thank him for the recommendation. One of my favourite records.
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For some jazzers, he was one of ours.Comment
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More info and trinutes from several leading African musicians here: https://www.songlines.co.uk/news/oum...oumani-diabateComment
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