Behmanha

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Mamadou Diabate
Behmanha

[ Tradition & Moderne / CD ]

Release Date: Monday 10 January 2005

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Malian kora musician, Mamadou Diabate is one of a handful remaining kora players that are keeping alive the kora tradition.

Malian kora musician, Mamadou Diabate is a member of the Mandinka West African jeli (musician caste) family. His musical lineage goes back seven centuries to the time of Sunjata Keita, the conqueror of the Malian empire.

Now based in the United States, Mamadou performs around North America and Europe. Interested in bringing the kora to new audiences, he has played with jazz and other contemporary artists, however he remains rooted in the traditions of the Manding kora and his griot heritage. He is one of a handful remaining kora players that are keeping alive the kora tradition.

Tracks:

1. Bouma
2. Jamanadiera
3. Behmanha
4. Horaboloba
5. Hiba Baro
6. Jarrabeehele
7. Sansenefoly
8. Djimbaseh