Global A Go-Go presents:
The undisputed master of the kora
Toumani Diabaté, the undisputed master of the kora, the most important classical instrument of West Africa, passed away on July 19 at age 58. A 72nd generation griot whose ancestors have been poets, musicians and storytellers since the time of the Mande empire, Toumani introduced listeners from all parts of the globe to the ancient harmonies of the 21-stringed harp.
He brought his instrument decisively into the 21st century, recording the first solo kora album ever, working with musicians from across West Africa to build a new Mande musical vocabulary, and creating new traditions by jamming with artists from around the world. The second hour of today’s show is devoted exclusively to the music of Toumani Diabaté: his kora solos and duos, his West African ensembles and his cross-continental collaborations.
In Global A Go-Go’s first hour this week (Sunday August 4, 1:00-3:00 PM on WRIR, for two weeks afterwards at wrir.org/listen, check your local listings for airing on other radio stations, and any old time at my podcast site), I’m joined in the studio by Brian Jones: drummer, educator and organizer of the Mingus Awareness Project. We’ll talk about the three Mingus concerts happening in Richmond next weekend, listen to music from several of the participating ensembles and hear some related brass band sounds from across the map.
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Show Archive
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Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros, “Global a Go-Go”
from Global A Go-Go
BMG Rights Management (US) LLC - 2001
England UK
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NO BS! Brass, “Haitian Fight Song”
from Fight Song (A Tribute to Charles Mingus)
independent - 2024
RVA USA, 2013
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Toby Whitaker Ensemble, “Tijuana Gift Shop”
from Mingus Awareness Project 2014
Slang Sanctaury - 2022
RVA USA
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NO BS! Brass, “Better Get Hit in Your Soul”
from Fight Song (A Tribute to Charles Mingus)
independent - 2024
RVA USA, 2013
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Toumani Diabate & Ballaké Sissoko, “Bi Lamban”
from New Ancient Strings
Chrysalis Records - 1999
Mali
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Sidiki Diabaté & Toumani Diabate, “Bagadaji Sirifoula”
from Toumani & Sidiki
World Circuit - 2014
Mali
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Toumani Diabaté's Symmetric Orchestra, “Africa Challenge”
from Boulevard De L'Independance
World Circuit - 2006
Mali-Senegal-Burkina Faso-Guinee Conakry
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Alba Griot Ensemble, “The Darkness Between the Leaves (feat. Toumani Diabaté)”
from The Darkness Between the Leaves
Ports of Call Music - 2018
Scotland UK-Mali-Belgium
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Bill Lupoletti Global A Go-Go August 4th, 2024
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