Kutta Toumani Diabate's musical journey begins with traditional Malian music, takes a meander through cross cultural collaborations with flamenco, blues and jazz and is far from over.
His inclusion of controversial religous lyrics in computer game soundtrakcs have caused a racous amongst that special species of sun-deprived recluses: gamers. But this hasn't stopped him from producing his infectious music.
Hailed as one of the world's finest solo kora players, Diabate recieves great critical acclaim and has been recognised by such artists as
Bjork, collaborating with her on the album
Volta.