Bassekou Kouyate
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Biography
[Edit]Bassekou Kouyate is the leading proponent of the Malian ngoni, a lute-like instrument found throughout West Africa. Having collaborated with a number of Western musicians, including U2 and Carlos Santana, Kouyate is one of the world's most visible African artists. He was born in a rural village on the bank of the Niger River, close to the city of Segu. Bassekou was surrounded by music from a young age, his mother a regionally known singer and his father and brothers all renowned ngoni players. He was steeped in traditional Malian music and apprenticed on the ngoni until moving to Bamako at the age of 19. Having moved to the city, he was soon discovered by and began working with Toumani Diabaté, recording a number of successful albums throughout the late '80s. His marriage shortly thereafter to vocalist Ami Sacko would make their household one of the most significant musical institutions in Mali's cultural landscape. When not touring, the husband/wife team performed constantly throughout the region for festivals and parties, becoming Malian folk music heroes. Kouyate's professional relationship with Diabaté reached its pinnacle in 1999 with the release of Kulanjan, a joint venture between the African legend and blues/world music icon Taj Mahal. Kouyate's work on the project would prompt Taj Mahal to call him "a musical genius, and proof that the blues belongs to Segu." Kouyate received invitations to work with a series of well-established artists, including African music legend Ali Farka Touré. His contributions to Farka Touré's final release, Savane, earned Kouyate the prestige needed to form and record his own band, Ngoni Ba. The Munich-based Out Here Records released the band's debut, Segu Blue, a collection of music for ngoni quartet. Segu Blue experienced success beyond expectations, racking up high sales and appearing on world music charts all over Europe. From 2004-2006 he was a key contributor and co-writer with guitarist and songwriter Leni Stern on her acclaimed album Africa, which was released in 2007. ~ Evan C. Gutierrez, Rovi
Title: I Speak Fula (Bonus Track Version)
Artist: Bassekou Kouyate, Ngoni Ba
Genre: World Music, Alternative
Title: Jama Ko (Alternative Versions) - EP
Artist: Bassekou Kouyate
Genre: House, Dancefloor, World Music, Dance Pop
Title: Ngoni Fola EP (Segu Blue Bonus Tracks)
Artist: Bassekou Kouyate, Ngoni Ba
Genre: Blues, World Music
Collections
Title: One Woman: A Song for UN Women - Single
Genre: World Music, Pop
Title: Desert Blues 3: Entre dunes et savanes
Genre: World Music
Title: Rough Guide to Desert Blues
Genre: World Music
Title: Live from Festival au Desert, Timbuktu
Genre: World Music
Title: Rough Guide to African Roots Revival
Genre: World Music
Title: Rough Guide to African Lullabies
Genre: World Music
Title: Rough Guide To Mali (2nd Edition)
Genre: World Music
Title: Africa Express Presents...
Genre: World Music, Pop
Title: Midnight In Mali
Genre: World Music
Title: In Griot Time - String Music from Mali
Genre: World Music
Title: The Rough Guide To The Music Of Desert Blues
Genre: World Music
Title: Jazzadelic 07. 2
Genre: Soul, Jazz, Contemporary Jazz
Title: Mali All Stars-Bogolan Music (CD1)
Genre: Ethnic
Title: Into The Mystic
Genre: Indie Rock, Alternative, Songwriter/Lyricist
Title: Afro Music Party 2017 (CD1)
Genre: Jazz, World Music, Ethnic
Title: Afro Music Party 2017 (CD2)
Genre: Jazz, World Music, Ethnic
Title: New Music Releases Week 40 Of 2023 (CD8)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Rap, Rock, Punk Rock, Dancefloor, Pop, Dance Pop
Featuring albums
Title: Mixmag Presents Sef Kombo X Kitty Amor (Mixed)
Artist: Kitty Amor, Sef Kombo
Genre: Electronica, House, World Music, Ethnic