Malian griot Toumani Diabate passes on, but legacy continues
Malian grio Toumani Diabaté, master of the Kora--a traditional, 21-stringed instrument, passed away recently in Bamako, at the age of 58. VOA's Music Time in Africa host Heather Maxwell reflects on the life and legacy of the 71st-generation kora player, with Red Carpet host Jackson Mvunganyi.
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