« Tales of the kora » réunit les plus grands maîtres de cet instrument qui est au coeur de l’aventure mandingue : Toumani Diabate, Kandia Kouyate, Djelimoussa Ballaké Sissoko, Djeli Moussa Diawara,…

Tracklisting:
01. Kandia Kouyate – Gnanama
02. Djelimousa « Ballake » Sissoko – Deli
03. Baaba Maal – Cherie
04. Kaouding Cissoko – Saya Djangaro
05. Toumani Diabate/ Taj Mahal- Queen Bee
06. Seckou Keita – Diamana Mousso
07. Trio Ivorie – Kano
08. Dembo Konte & Kausu Kuyateh – Simbomba
09. Djeli Moussa Diawara – Ayo
10. M’bady Kouyate – Koumbe
11. Jaliba Kuyateh & The Kumareh Band – Population
12. Alhaji Bai Konte – Alla L’aa Ke
13. Pops Mohamed – Spirit
14. Toumani Diabate & Ballake Sissoko – Salaman

Tales of The Kora (21 string West African Harp Lute); a comprehensive portrait of this magical instrument’s sound and uses, featuring the world’s greatest kora players from across time. This journey features both instrumental and vocally accompanied songs, with modern, traditional and fusion styles.