West African Music

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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

CLIMATE ACTIVISM

Encounters with Palestine and the environment

These subjects take centre stage at a festival showcasing nearly 50 documentaries

Charles Leonard