Renowned Malian Musician Toumani Diabete Is Dead At 58
Toumani Diabete Internationally acclaimed Malian singer, Toumani Diabete, has passed away at the age of 58. Reports say he died after a short illness in his native Mali. Diabete was a kora player. In addition to performing the traditional music of Mali, he was also involved in cross-cultural collaborations with flamenco, blues, jazz, and other international styles. In 2006,…