Diakaria Traore

Creator

Diakaria Traore

Until his death at 58, Diabaté graced
many global, regional and national stages,
performing with artists like
Bassekou Sissoko, Youssou N’Dour and
Ali Farka Toure.(Photo by Judith Burrows/Getty Images)

AFRICAN MUSIC LEGENDS

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Diakaria Traore