Soriba Kouyaté (1963–2010) was a Senegalese
kora player. He was born in
Dakar
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, the son of kora player Mamadou Kouyaté.
[Soriba Kouyaté, joueur de kora]
''Le Monde'', October 25, 2010
He played with musicians like
Youssou N'Dour
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Diana Ross
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Ray Lema
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Kora Jazz Trio.
Kouyaté died 46 years old after a heart attack.
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Discography Soriba Kouyaté
''Discogs''
* ''Djigui'' (1995)
* ''Kanakassi'' (1999)
* ''Bamana'' (2001)
* ''Spirits Of Rhythm'' (2002), guest
* ''Live in Montreux'' (2003),
ACT
References
Senegalese Kora players
1963 births
Musicians from Dakar
2010 deaths
ACT Music artists
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