Producer Lucy Duràn recounts the mesmerizing story of Toumani Diabaté and Ballaké Sissoko’s duelling kora masterpiece, recorded in the halls of Mali’s Palais de Congrès, in honor of the two’s patrilineal heritage.

Sissoko’s kora resonates through this poetic chant, seamlessly blending Malian traditional sounds and Piers Faccini’s solemn folk. Ballaké Sissoko’s latest single “The Fire Inside” is a great demonstration of the alchemy between the Malian kora […]

The Malian virtuoso returns for a close tête à tête with his kora, exploring Mandingo traditions, family history and Malian legends on eight tracks. Taking time off from sessions tied to his latest album, Djourou, […]

Following the release of his new album, Djourou, a few months ago, the kora ambassador shines a spotlight on Malian music at the famous Berlin studio. Ballaké Sissoko is one of Mali’s most famous artists. […]

The master of the kora has released a new album, Djourou, wherein which he beautifully demonstrates his art of musical conversation. From Oxmo Puccino to Camille and Salif Keita, Djourou tastefully brings together a myriad of artists, centred on the kora. PAM interviews the artist.