Mr. Diabate is a member of the Mandinka West African jeli (musician caste) family. His musical lineage goes back seven centuries to the time of Sunjata Keita, the conqueror of the Malian empire.
Now based in the United States, he performs around North America and Europe. He is one of a handful remaining kora players keeping alive the kora tradition. He was recently awarded ‘World Music Artist of the Year’ from the American Folk Alliance. To hear Mr. Diabate’s music, please visit www.mamadoukora.com.
Sunday, February 24, 6 p.m.Admission – Adults $15;Students $5
Visual and Performing Arts Center, Hilton Head High School, 70 Wilborn Road