Kôrôlén

AlbumApr 23 / 20216 songs, 44m 5s
Mande Music Modern Classical
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One of the instrument's most renowned players is Toumani Diabaté, said to be descended from 70 generations of musicians and storytellers.

The LSO threatens to overwhelm the tumbling delicacy of Diabaté’s kora in this live recording from 2008

9 / 10

The appeal of Toumani Diabaté's Kôrôlén is manifold. It features some of Mali’s finest musicians working with one of the world’s most versatile orchestras.

West Africa at the Symphony. New music review by Mark Kidel

8 / 10