Diabel Cissokho

Diabel Cissokho is a Senegalese kora player and comes from a very well known and respected griot family originating from Mali, also in West Africa. Surrounded by a rich musical heritage and a family of musicians, he began playing the kora at the age of nine. He grew up in Dakar and performed with his family's band playing many traditional instruments. However his talent for playing the kora was clear. For three years Diabel was the kora player for the reknowned Senegalese singer Baaba Maal, touring internationally with Maal and his band. He has supported and played with numerous other artists in concert venues and festivals across the world.