Toumani Diabate

Toumani Diabate was born on August 10, 1965 in Mali. Singer and kora player who has been one of the world's foremost performers of traditional Mali music since the late 80's. He has collaborated with internationally-acclaimed musicians like Bjork and performed at festivals like All Tomorrow's Parties and the Roskilde Festival.
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Currently, Toumani Diabate is 59 years, 3 months and 11 days old. Toumani Diabate will celebrate 60rd birthday on a Sunday 10th of August 2025. Below we countdown to Toumani Diabate upcoming birthday.

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Popular As Toumani Diabate
Occupation World Music Singer
Age 59 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born August 10, 1965 (Mali)
Birthday August 10
Town/City Mali
Nationality Mali

🌙 Zodiac

Toumani Diabate’s zodiac sign is Leo. According to astrologers, people born under the sign of Leo are natural born leaders. They are dramatic, creative, self-confident, dominant and extremely difficult to resist, able to achieve anything they want to in any area of life they commit to. There is a specific strength to a Leo and their "king of the jungle" status. Leo often has many friends for they are generous and loyal. Self-confident and attractive, this is a Sun sign capable of uniting different groups of people and leading them as one towards a shared cause, and their healthy sense of humor makes collaboration with other people even easier.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Toumani Diabate was born in the Year of the Snake. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Snake are seductive, gregarious, introverted, generous, charming, good with money, analytical, insecure, jealous, slightly dangerous, smart, they rely on gut feelings, are hard-working and intelligent. Compatible with Rooster or Ox.

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About

Singer and kora player who has been one of the world's foremost performers of traditional Mali music since the late 80's. He has collaborated with internationally-acclaimed Musicians like Bjork and performed at festivals like All Tomorrow's Parties and the Roskilde Festival.

Before Fame

He was born in the Mali capital of Bamako made his recording debut alongside his father on 1987's Ba Togoma.

Trivia

He won a Grammy for Best Traditional World Music Album for his album with Ali Farka Toure, In the Heart of the Moon.

Family Life

His father, Sidiki Diabate Sr., created the first-ever kora album in 1970. His brother Mamadou Sidiki Diabate, son Sidiki Diabete Junior and cousin Sona Jobarteh are also well-known kora players.

Associated With

He collaborated with blues multi-instrumentalist Taj Mahal on the album Kulanjan in 1999.

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