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BALLA KOUYATE

Jun 26
Fri 10:00 PM
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FRI, June 26, 10:00 PM

BALLA KOUYATE (Mali, West Africa)

Balla Kouyaté is one of the greatest balafon players from the Djeli or Griot tradition in Mali.

The balafon (ancestor of the xylophone) was given to Balla's ancestors by nobles in the 12th

century and has remained in his family ever since. Balla has performed with great African

artists touring in the United States and has been featured on at least 45 albums. Currently

he works with kora master Mamadou Diabaté playing venues such as Lincoln Center Outdoor

Festival, Symphony Space and festivals around the country.

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