58-year-old Malian kora player and two-time Grammy winner Toumani Diabaté passed away.

58-year-old Malian kora player Toumani Diabaté, a significant figure in bringing Malian music and the kora, a West African harp, to international audiences, has passed away. Renowned for his mastery of the kora, Diabaté received two Grammy Awards for his collaborations with Malian bluesman Ali Farka Touré. Born into a family of musicians, Diabaté began playing the kora at the age of five and contributed to the global popularity of the instrument through his numerous collaborations and international performances.

August 06, 2024
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