Toumani Diabaté – review

Union Chapel, LondonToumani Diabaté specialises in mixing virtuosity with surprises. The greatest exponent of the kora, the West African harp, he is both a griot – a traditional musician – and a musical adventurer who mixes ancient styles with contemporary influences. His best-known recordings for World Circuit range from his delicate duets with the late Ali Farka Touré to the fusion experiments of the Symmetric Orchestra, as well as his exquisite solo set, the Mandé Variations. Now, afte...

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