MAMADOU DIABATE:
Mamadou Diabate is a master of the kora, the ancient 21-string West African harp. He performs nationally and internationally as a soloist, and has collaborated broadly with jazz musicians from Donald Byrd to Randy Weston, as well as popular figures: from Afropop star Angelique Kidjo and Zimbabwean legend Thomas Mapfumo to blues mavericks Taj Mahal and Eric Bibb, and even the jam band Donna the Buffalo. He gets frequent invitations to perform with visiting Malian stars including grand divas such as Ami Koita, Tata Bambo Kouyate, Kandia Kouyate, and Babani Koné.
Since 2000, Mamadou Diabate has released four CDs. Behmanka (World Village), was nominated for a Grammy in 2005. His latest CD is Douga Mansa (World Village), a solo kora recording released in 2008 to great acclaim.
“This might just be the new contender to the kora throne.” Rose Skelton – Songlines
“If it can be said that a kora player can shred, Diabate shreds here.” Alan Young – Lucid Culture
ADDITIONAL BIOS:
Eye for Talent , Bio 05/15/07
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MAMADOU DIABATE'S WEBSITE:
>> http://www.mamadoukora.com/index.html
LINKS & STUFF:
>> MySpace (webpage)
AREAS OF REPRESENTATION:
Worldwide
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PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE :
no tour dates currently planned
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PRESS:
Afro Funk Music Forum Blog, Magnificent Melodies from a Malian Master 01/24/09
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Songlines, Douga Mansa CD review 11/01/08
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Various, Douga Mansa CD review 10/01/08
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popmatters.com, Heritage - CD review 01/29/07
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Schenectady Daily Gazette, Mystefied by Boredom 04/14/08
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Sing Out, Griot in Your Backyard 06/20/07
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MetroActive - Silicon Valley, CA, Destiny's Child 11/08/06
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Radio France International, Heritage - CD review 12/03/06
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Songlines, Heritage - CD Review 06/06/06
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Home Theater and HiFi, Behmanka - CD review 03/15/06
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various, Press Quotes 01/15/06
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PHOTOS & MEDIA:
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 AUDIO - Joukouya credit: Heritage
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AUDIO - Fali credit: Heritage
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AUDIO - Foulaya credit: Heritage
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