'On a par with Glenn Gould or Rostropovich—the sort of musician you only encounter once or twice in a lifetime.' - BBC Radio 3

Virtuoso musician Toumani Diabaté channels equal parts Miles Davis, Jimi Hendrix and ancient griot tradition. Celebrated as one of Africa’s most gifted musicians, Diabaté’s recording career spans more than 20 years, and includes the Grammywinning album In the Heart of the Moon, recorded with the great Ali Farka Touré.

More than any other player, Diabaté is responsible for bringing the sounds of the kora, a traditional West African 21-string harp, to audiences around the world. He has collaborated across the musical spectrum with artists including jazz trombonist and composer Roswell Rudd, blues legend Taj Mahal, singer-songwriter/producer Damon Albarn and Icelandic pop icon Björk.

For a high energy  concert, head to Riverside Theatre for a night with Diabaté and his much-loved Symmetric Orchestra, in this super-charged celebration of Mali music.

Toumani Diabaté is also performing at the State Theatre and Summer Sounds in the Domain. For more information, click here and here.