Toumani Diabate - Ragas Live Festival 2020

from NYC Radio Live · host David Ellenbogen, host

The most mind-blowing message I ever received was from the multi Grammy winning, ground-breaking kora master, Toumani Diabate, in 2020. Recorded hours earlier in Côte d'Ivoire, West Africa it was a live performance he made with his sons Ahmed Diabate and Balla Diabate to contribute to that year's virtual Ragas Live Festival. "Was it ok?" He asked. OK? It was astounding! In this special episode we celebrate the life of Toumani Diabate by sharing the behind the scenes messages behind this miraculous recording that almost never happened. Toumani Diabate's ancestors became musicians in the 13th century and stayed in an unbroken line of griots, or djeles of the Manding empire. He was a 71st generation musician. More than any other Kora player he brought his instrument to the world and touched millions of hearts. Here are some essential recordings to get you started: Kaira New Ancient Strings with Ballaké Sissoko Ali and Toumani (with Ali Farka Toure) Kulanjan (with Taj Mahal)

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The most mind-blowing message I ever received was from the multi Grammy winning, ground-breaking kora master, Toumani Diabate, in 2020. Recorded hours earlier in Côte d'Ivoire, West Africa it was a live performance he made with his sons Ahmed Diabate and Balla Diabate to contribute to that year's virtual Ragas Live Festival. "Was it ok?" He asked. OK? It was astounding! In this special episode we celebrate the life of Toumani Diabate by sharing the behind the scenes messages behind this miraculous recording that almost never happened. Toumani Diabate's ancestors became musicians in the 13th century and stayed in an unbroken line of griots, or djeles of the Manding empire. He was a 71st generation musician. More than any other Kora player he brought his instrument to the world and touched millions of hearts. Here are some essential recordings to get you started:KairaNew Ancient Strings with Ballaké SissokoAli and Toumani (with Ali Farka Toure)Kulanjan (with Taj Mahal)

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