Balla Tounkara

Balla Tounkara is a Kora player and singer from Mali.[1]

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Early life

He was born in Mali into a family of griots, who traditionally played music to the kings of the Malian Empire in their royal court. He started to learn the Kora as a child.[2]

Current activities

Balla Tounkara has released many albums and plays both solo and with a group called 'Groupe Spirite'.[3] He now lives in Boston, United States.[4]

References

  1. ^ http://worldmusic.nationalgeographic.com/worldmusic/view/page.basic/artist/content.artist/balla_tounkara_5486
  2. ^ http://mp3.mondomix.com/ballatounkara
  3. ^ http://www.balla-tounkara.com/
  4. ^ http://www.afropop.org/multi/feature/ID/10

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