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Toumani Diabate comes from 70 generations of Malian griots, so there's no question that music is in his blood. His mastery of the 21-string kora has won him widespread acclaim (including a 2005 Grammy Award for his album with the late Ali Farka Toure). while his high-energy live shows with his Symmetric Orchestra have thrilled audiences worldwide. The Mande Variations marks Diabate's return to the solo format and a look back, of sorts, to his landmark 1988 debut Kaira- the first recording of solo kora ever released. During a recent stop on his U.S. tour, Diabete waxed eloquent and often about his music, his legacy, and his way forward. By Jeff Tamarkin
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