Toumani Diabatг© & Salif Keita May 2026

: Diabaté was a 71st-generation kora master, a griot (hereditary musician and oral historian) whose family line stretches back to the reign of the medieval Emperor Sundiata Keita.

: Since their early careers, they merged their talents to create lasting melodies that defined modern Malian music. They have toured together internationally and were both seen as primary global ambassadors for their culture. Essential Collaborations Toumani DiabatГ© & Salif Keita

While both are renowned solo artists, Diabaté's intricate kora playing is a hallmark of several of Keita's most acclaimed works: : Diabaté was a 71st-generation kora master, a