Balla Tounkara

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Le Monde Est Fou 04:44 Tools
Yarabi 03:14 Tools
Yarabi [Mali] 03:13 Tools
Kouyate (Thanks, Good People) 02:32 Tools
Souba 02:32 Tools
mamadou boutiqui 02:32 Tools
Nya Nya 02:32 Tools
Aboudoun'diay 07:35 Tools
Wle'le 07:35 Tools
Koumbe'nba 08:09 Tools
Kouyate 08:09 Tools
Wie'le 04:38 Tools
Le Monde Est Fou [Mali] 04:38 Tools
Bangnereye (Lazy People) 04:38 Tools
Koumve'nba 04:38 Tools
Soliyaya (Family Ties) 04:38 Tools
Dianfa (Treason) 04:38 Tools
Sida (AIDS) 04:38 Tools
Baba 04:38 Tools
Toungamagni (Adventure) 04:38 Tools
Indibisible- Le Monde Est Fou 04:38 Tools
Kita Fasa (My Hometown) 04:38 Tools
Yayoroba 04:38 Tools
Mansani Cisse (Destiny Unknown) 04:38 Tools
Le Monde Est Fou (Canibus sample) 04:38 Tools
Kelemagni (War) 04:38 Tools
Kouyate (Thanks, Good People) (Mali) 02:32 Tools
Le Monde Est Fou (It's A Crazy World) 02:32 Tools
Fulaya 02:32 Tools
Kelefaba 02:32 Tools
Touniafongne 02:32 Tools
Amadou Diallo 02:32 Tools
Diarabi 04:43 Tools
Balla Tounkara - Le Monde Est Fou 04:43 Tools
Lemeneya (Strong Heart) 04:43 Tools
Le Monde Est Fou / Balla Tounkara 04:43 Tools
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Balla Tounkara, a traditional griot from Mali, learned the Kora in the manner of his ancestors, from his father. Needless to say that Balla is also a virtuoso at the complex instrument. Like his ancestors, Balla plays the Mande repertoire; in addition, he incorporates other west African musical sensibilities and tradition as well as world sounds, Afro-Cuban. Balla moved to Boston a little over 10 years ago where he has graced many a stage from weddings, naming ceremonies in the manner of his ancestors, but also international venues. (more later. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.