| | | | Virtuoso musician Toumani Diabaté channels equal parts Miles Davis, Jimi Hendrix and ancient griot tradition. Celebrated as one of Africa’s most gifted musicians, Diabaté’s recording career spans more than 20 years, and includes the Grammy winning album In the Heart of the Moon, recorded with the great Ali Farka Touré.
More than any other player, Diabaté is responsible for bringing the sounds of the kora, a traditional West African 21-string harp, to audiences around the world.
He has collaborated across the musical spectrum with artists including jazz trombonist and composer Roswell Rudd, blues legend Taj Mahal, singer-songwriter/producer Damon Albarn and Icelandic pop icon Björk.
This special concert will feature visionary interpretations of traditional kora music alongside ground-breaking improvised pieces, drawing on Western influences including jazz, blues and flamenco. For a high energy concert, head to the Festival Marquee for a night with Diabaté and his fantastic band in a super-charged celebration of Mali music. | | | | | |