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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

Toumani Diabaté: The king of the kora has played his last song

The legendary kora master left an indelible mark on West African music and cultural heritage

Diakaria Traore