Kadialy Kouyate - Aado: Senegalese Kora (2021) [Official Digital Download]

In Senegalese society, aado stands for moral customs and values. In this album, Kadialy Kouyate’s enchanting music touches on those principles and reflects on Mandinka culture.

As a musician and songwriter born into the great line of Kouyate Griot in Southern Senegal, Kadialy’s mesmerising kora playing embraces the art of storytelling, via the 21-stringed kora, and draws on heritage to inspire new, uplifting compositions.

Kadialy’s captivating kora skills originate from his long family history of Kouyate griots. Born in southern Senegal, into a vibrant Mandinka culture, he instinctively picked up the traditional griot repertoire. Embracing the art of traditional storytelling, via the 21-stringed kora, he soon became known as an acclaimed musician, singer and songwriter. Today, he draws on his past heritage for inspiration while creating his own hypnotic and uplifting compositions.

Wanting to pass the tradition on to new generations, he began teaching the kora at Dakar University and at the West African Research Centre in Senegal. He continued this passion when he moved to London, teaching at SOAS University of London, where he still tutors today.

Since his arrival in the UK, he has enriched the London musical scene with his griot legacy by getting involved in countless musical projects. Such collaborations include working with Mumford & Sons and Baaba Maal, the multicultural fusion group Rafiki Jazz, Brazilian percussionist Adriano Adewale and Venezuelan harpist Leonard Jacome.

Kadialy has performed at many prestigious venues such as The Royal Festival Hall, The Queen Elizabeth Hall, The Royal Albert Hall and the O2 Arena. He has also played festivals across the world while touring Europe, Canada, Australia and North and South America.

“Peaceful ethereal and yet highly melodic rhythms which I truly love.” – The Folk Roots

“Kadialy has played a significant part in enriching the London musical scene.” – The Nest Collective

“Beautiful melodies and deep messages that soothe the soul.” – Penny Black Music

Tracklist:
1. Daña (05:42)
2. Diyanamo (05:49)
3. Thiosano (05:11)
4. Djiko (05:35)
5. Buña (07:08)
6. Kontondiro (05:30)
7. Sora (04:59)
8. Nganiyo (05:06)
9. Janjon Ba (05:45)


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