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 […]

Capitol K’s Faith & Industry label announces the release of new album Ahimsa born from the collaboration between John Johanna and Sefo Kanuteh. 

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. […]