empty cell Toumani Diabaté and Ballaké Sissoko
Toumani Diabaté and Ballaké Sissoko are Malian musicians specializing in the kora, a traditional West African string instrument. Their joint album "New Ancient Strings" from 1999 is a modern interpretation of the classic 1970 album "Ancient Strings," recorded by their fathers. This album is considered a significant contribution to the world music genre and showcases the virtuosity of both artists. Diabaté and Sissoko are known for their innovative approaches to traditional music, and their collaboration has received international acclaim. The products available from the artist Toumani Diabaté and Ballaké Sissoko include vinyls, CDs.