With the kora player Mamadou Diabate (Mali / USA) in my home in Vienna in March 2006.
He belongs to the north-western branch of the Diabates with the kora tradition, I (Burkina Faso / Austria) bel...
With the kora player Mamadou Diabate (Mali / USA) in my home in Vienna in March 2006.
He belongs to the north-western branch of the Diabates with the kora tradition, I (Burkina Faso / Austria) belong to the south-eastern branch maintaining the balafon tradition.
Our family has maintained the art of making music for many centuries. The first Diabate was mentioned in the Sundjata Epos from the 13th century.
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The kora and balafon both work well even with modern jazz instruments. (Witness some of Salif Keita's work.) It is nice to see the tradition being kept alive. Perhaps now would be a good time to infuse some new life into Western music.
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I just love it!