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Mar 20, 2025 1 hr 2 min

Planet Afropop: Celebrating Toumani Diabate

from Afropop Worldwide Hosted by Afropop Worldwide

An intimate look at Toumani Diabaté through 30 years of Afropop Worldwide conversations. From his home in Bamako to concert halls worldwide, Toumani revolutionized the kora and brought West African music to new heights – winning Grammys and collaborating with everyone from Ali Farka Touré to the London Symphony Orchestra. Join us as his longtime friend and producer Lucy Durán shares personal stories, while rare recordings capture Toumani's genius at different moments in his incredible career. Through his own words and music, we celebrate a true innovator who never forgot his griot roots. Produced by Banning Eyre for Afropop Worldwide, featuring exclusive archive material and performances.

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