Bassekou Kouyaté: A Beginner's Guide | Songlines
Sunday, December 13, 2020

Bassekou Kouyaté: A Beginner's Guide

By Nigel Williamson

Simultaneously innovating and upholding the traditions of the ngoni, Bassekou Kouyaté is a name synonymous with his instrument’s modern sound. Nigel Williamson rounds up his sparkling career

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Bassekou Kouyaté (photo: Thomas Dorn)

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