Balla Tounkara - Kelefaba: The Peacemaker (Traditional Songs For The Kora) flac album

Balla Tounkara is a renowned griot from Mali and an active ambassador for traditional African music. He learned the kora from his father and grandfather. His songs incorporate traditional West African musical sensibilities with sounds from around the globe. Kelefaba: The Peacemaker (Traditional Songs For The Kora) ‎(CDr, Album). Not On Label (Balla Tounkara Self-released).

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.

Balla Tounkara, Kalefaba: The Peacemaker - Traditional Songs For The Kora. Balla Tounkara Music, 2002.

1. Lanban Kamaleba Guitar – Modibo Diabate Kora. Kelefaba Kora – Batrou. Companies, etc. Distributed By – Balla Tounkara Music Produced For – Balla Tounkara Music. Design – Bernardo Santes Photography By – Linda Hirsch.

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