Mamadou Diabate: Recordings

Recordings as a leader:

Douga Mansa (World Village 2008)

A new masterpiece from Mamadou Diabate in his third World Village album, Douga Mansa features artful and eloquent kora performance at its best.

Toutou Diarra Bi Allah La Ke Douga Mansa Diyabarana Taabara Bolomabory

Joulafassa Donsoke Kora Mali Segou Tara Kora Gabou Soundiata Keita

Strings Tradition (Felmay 2008)

This album is a collaboration between Malian and Indian musicians. In Strings Tradition Mamadou Diabate performs with Sitar player Ustad Shujaat Khan and violinist Lalgudi GJR Krishnan. Nyanafi means "I miss you" in Manding, and Sigui Dyarra is when you have a wonderful time in a new place. Click here for an overview of the album.

Nyanafi Birds First Flight Himalayan Rain Sigui Dyarra

Heritage latest release in 2006 on World Village

Mamadou Diabate's new kora recording showcases his ensemble work with trio. Heritage features Mamadou touring band, Guinean guitarist Djikoryam Mory Kante, balafonist Bala Kouyaté, Baye Kouyaté on calabash and talking drum, and on bass, American jazz musician Noah Jarrett. Click here to visit Ron Olesko's blog.

Sara Foulaya African Orphans Salimou Joukouya Segou Blues Yaribassa

Behmanka (World Village, 2005)

Mamadou Diabate's solo kora recording 'Behmanka' was nominated in the 2005 48th Annual GRAMMY® Awards 2005 World Music category.

Listen to the artistry of Mamadou Diabate with these Mp3s from his new solo kora CD

Touma Jamanadiera Behmanka Kita Baro Jarrabeekele Sansenefoly Djimbaseh

Tunga (Alula, 2000)

Tunga means "adventure." This stunning debut album from world traveler and master kora player Mamadou Diabate infuses traditional Malian music with an array of innovative elements such as American blues, Bambara music, and the fast, Mandinka style of kora playing. "Tunga" is a true adventure for the heart and ears from one of Mali's rising stars. (reviews can be found in our reviews & press page)

Mamadou's debut release displays his versatility and personal style on a solo track and a duet with Ira Coleman. Elsewhere, he invites some of his favorite New York-based musicians to join him, including Fuseini Kouyate on the spike lute called ngoni, Famoro Diabate on balafon, and jazzman Ira Coleman on bass. Mamadou's goal was to highlight the instruments of Manding but, on two tracks, the group is joined by Abdoulaye Diabate, perhaps the finest jeli singer currently living in the United States.

Mp3 samples from Tunga

Danga Djelimory Tunga

You can order Mamadou's recordings from Cora Connection

Guest Recordings

Mamadou is available to work on your music project, contact him via this web site!