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Kandia Kouyaté

voc, *1959 ML, Kayes Region
Singer of World

Kandia Kouyaté (also known as Kandja Kouyaté, born in 1959(?) in Kita, Mali) is a Malian jelimuso (a female griot) and kora player. Kouyaté's career began in the early 1980s, when she started using female choral vocals accompanying her. This practice was later picked up by stars like Mory Kanté and Salif Keita, and is now an integral part of Malian music.

     
Genres
  • World
  • Dance
Plays With
Mandekalou

Band Members
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
RenascenceKandia Kouyaté2015Album
Mozambico EPMario Impellizzeri & Luigi Stupia feat. Kandia Kouyaté2012Single
Amary DaouKandia Kouyaté2009Album
NgaraKandia Kouyaté2009Album
BirikoKandia Kouyaté2002Album
Kita KanKandia Kouyaté1999Album
Griot Groove '99 European Tour / A Mandingo NightSékouba Bambino, Kandia Kouyaté, Oumou Dioubate1998Album
WoulaléKandia Kouyaté1998Album
Balassama Amary Daou PrésenteKandia Kouyaté1983Album
Self TitleKandia KouyatéAlbum
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