Djeli Moussa Diawara

Djeli Moussa Diawara
Djeli Moussa in studio
Djeli Moussa in studio
Djeli Moussa - live @ Elysée Montmartre
Djeli Moussa Diawara

Videos

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  • country:Guinea
  • style(s):Jazz, World
  • label:CybearSonic
  • type:Band, Solo, Composer/Songwriter
  • gender:male
  • instrumentation:instrumental, vocal
  • artist posted by:CybearSonic

Line up

  • Djeli Moussa Diawara (32-strings Kora, vocals)
  • Percussions (Fabrice Thompson)
  • Piano (Philippe Monange)

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Djeli Moussa Diawara is a Kora player, singer & composer.
Besides his solo carrier (8 albums were released so far), he founded the group Kora Jazz Trio. He's composed most of the tracks of the 3 albums the Trio released as of today (I, II & III), mainly the ones where he sings, besides playing the Kora, and sometimes the guitar...

Through the intimate bond with his unique 32-stringed Kora (harp-lute), he has developed a rich musical talent, allowing him to wander from traditional rhythms from his mande roots to (almost) unexpected styles, such as Salsa, Flamenco and Jazz, always pushing the boundaries of his Kora.

Since his 1st solo LP in 1983, he has toured and recorded extensively, meeting on stage or in studio, many great artists such as Carlos Santana, Bob Brozman, Manu Dibango, Janice deRosa, Cheick Tidiane Seck, Ali Farka Toure, Johnny Copeland, Stephan Eicher...

In October 2010, the remastered version of his acclaimed first album, recorded in Abidjan in 1982, is released and will be followed by a new album, reflecting his multiple talents.
Next step: a journey towards Jazz territories...

[Djeli Moussa lives near Paris, France]