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West Africa

Toumani Diabaté

1987–2024 · Malian

"71 generations of kora mastery."

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Curated course path

Learn Toumani Diabaté through story, sound & practice

A guided library built from this legend’s lessons and practice pieces. Start with the story, then move straight into the instrument work connected to it.

5 curated steps

Step 1 · Beginner · 12 min

The Griot Tradition

Understand the griot tradition Toumani was born into and why it matters.

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Step 2 · Beginner · 14 min

Kora Fundamentals

Learn how the kora is built and how it produces several voices together.

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Step 3 · Intermediate · 14 min

Storytelling Through Music

Shape instrumental playing to tell a story with rise, climax, and resolution.

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Step 4 · Intermediate · 15 min

Rhythmic Conversation

Play interlocking rhythmic parts that answer one another like a dialogue.

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Step 5 · Advanced · 16 min

Performance Practice

Combine tradition, narrative, and interlocking rhythm into a complete performance.

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