Album Review: Djourou by Ballaké Sissoko

Collaboration has been a longstanding trait of the music of Malian kora player Ballaké Sissoko. Whether at the start of his career with Toumani Diabaté on New Ancient Strings, or in later years with cellist Vincent Segal on the acclaimed Chamber Music and Musique De Nuit, he's always tried to place the sound of his kora in a subtly broader musical context while showcasing the humble joy of playing music with others. Recent years have seen him link up with his percussionist cousin Baba Sissoko for the Sissoko & Sissoko album and reprise his role in the trio 3MA with Moroccan oud maestro Driss El Maloumi and Malagasy vahila player Rajery.

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