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Diabate_mande_lg Toumani Diabate is currently making his way across the US as part of a national tour. He performed in Minneapolis earlier this week at the Dakota Jazz Club and, while in town, stopped by the Minnesota Public Radio studios for a live set on The Current.

On the show, Toumani speaks with host Steve Steel about his roots, coming from a long line of kora players, and his past collaborations with a broad range of artists like Taj Mahal, Björk, and Ali Farka Toure. The live set includes the songs "Elyne Road," off the forthcoming album Mande Variations; "Kaira," from his Grammy-winning album with Toure, In the Heart of the Moon; and "Bany," which he dedicates to the King of Mali.

You can listen to the show online at minnesota.publicradio.org.

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  • Tuesday, January 29, 2008
    Toumani Diabate Performs Live on MPR's "The Current"

    Diabate_mande_lg Toumani Diabate is currently making his way across the US as part of a national tour. He performed in Minneapolis earlier this week at the Dakota Jazz Club and, while in town, stopped by the Minnesota Public Radio studios for a live set on The Current.

    On the show, Toumani speaks with host Steve Steel about his roots, coming from a long line of kora players, and his past collaborations with a broad range of artists like Taj Mahal, Björk, and Ali Farka Toure. The live set includes the songs "Elyne Road," off the forthcoming album Mande Variations; "Kaira," from his Grammy-winning album with Toure, In the Heart of the Moon; and "Bany," which he dedicates to the King of Mali.

    You can listen to the show online at minnesota.publicradio.org.

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