US Tour Announced for Toumani Diabate, "Mali’s Reigning Musical Magician" (Paste)

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Toumani Diabaté has just announced dates for a tour across the US, with music from his latest release, The Mandé Variations. Paste magazine says that with the new record, "Mali’s reigning musical magician uncorks another genie from his bottle ... Diabaté’s magic hands coax an amazing array of voices from his instrument." The Boston Globe calls Diabaté "the uncontested master of the 21-string lute called kora" who "presents his virtuosity in a whole different light" on the new record and tour.

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Toumani Diabaté has just announced dates for fall and spring legs of a tour across the US, with music from his first solo release in more than 20 years, The Mandé Variations.

Paste magazine's Cory duBrowa says that with the new record, "Mali’s reigning musical magician uncorks another genie from his bottle." He continues: "Diabaté’s magic hands coax an amazing array of voices from his instrument." The musician is able to exhibit any number of remarkable performance styles, "never ceasing to astound with his unique combination of virtuosity and soul. Whether you’ve heard of Diabaté doesn’t matter; you need only to hear him to understand his diabolical wizardry."

For the complete review, visit pastemagazine.com.

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The Boston Globe's Siddhartha Mitter, in a preview of upcoming world-music events in the area, calls Diabaté "the uncontested master of the 21-string lute called kora on the international circuit," both as band leader, with the "brilliant large ensemble, the Symmetric Orchestra" and as "he presents his virtuosity in a whole different light" in the solo recording and performance.

For all the tour information, visit nonesuch.com/on-tour.

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  • Friday, September 12, 2008
    US Tour Announced for Toumani Diabate, "Mali’s Reigning Musical Magician" (Paste)

    Toumani Diabaté has just announced dates for fall and spring legs of a tour across the US, with music from his first solo release in more than 20 years, The Mandé Variations.

    Paste magazine's Cory duBrowa says that with the new record, "Mali’s reigning musical magician uncorks another genie from his bottle." He continues: "Diabaté’s magic hands coax an amazing array of voices from his instrument." The musician is able to exhibit any number of remarkable performance styles, "never ceasing to astound with his unique combination of virtuosity and soul. Whether you’ve heard of Diabaté doesn’t matter; you need only to hear him to understand his diabolical wizardry."

    For the complete review, visit pastemagazine.com.

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    The Boston Globe's Siddhartha Mitter, in a preview of upcoming world-music events in the area, calls Diabaté "the uncontested master of the 21-string lute called kora on the international circuit," both as band leader, with the "brilliant large ensemble, the Symmetric Orchestra" and as "he presents his virtuosity in a whole different light" in the solo recording and performance.

    For all the tour information, visit nonesuch.com/on-tour.

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