Ballaké Sissoko
Ballaké Sissoko (* 1967 in Bamako ), together with Toumani Diabaté, is currently considered to be the most outstanding kora player in Africa. He lives in Bamako in Mali (West Africa) and is the son of Jeli Madi Sissoko, who had a worldwide success with the LP Ancient Strings . The son's CD New Ancient Strings was able to repeat this success.
Discography
- Toumani Diabate / Ballake Sissoko - New Ancient Strings (Hannibal / Indigo / 1999)
- Ballake Sissoko - Déli (Indigo / EFA / 2000)
- Ballake Sissoko - Kora Music From Mali (bibiafrica / Indigo / 2001)
- Ludovico Einaudi / Ballake Sissoko - Diario Mali (Ponderosa / 2003)
- Ballake Sissoko - Tomara (Bleu / Indigo / 2005)
- Ballake Sissoko / Vincent Segal - Chamber Music (NOF 2009)
- At Peace (2013)
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Sissoko, Ballaké |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Sissoko, Ballake |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Malian kora player |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1967 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Bamako |