El Hadj Djeli Sory Kouyate - Hassiminka

Song Name: Hassiminka

By: El Hadj Djeli Sory Kouyate

Country: Guinea

Song Local Name: Not available

Album: Guinée : Anthologie Du Balafon Mandingue, Vol. 1

Link to buy: Discogs

Genre: folk music of Guinea , traditional music of Guinea , balafon

Date Added: 19 Jun 2017

Discovered By: John Koroma

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Hassiminka by El Hadj Djeli Sory Kouyate is part of folk music tradition in/by Guinea. Folk Music of Guinea is traditionally brother to some other region(s) in the world. If you want to listen to song(s) in the same genre or with the same root with Hassiminka (or folk music of Guinea), other than checking Guinea you can also check music of Mali, Senegal and Mauritania. From the top menu, first choose the desired region and then find the link from the map or country list.

Possibly the world's greatest balafon player, El Hadj Djely Sory Kouyate didn't record his first album, Anthologie du Balafon Mandigue, Vol. 1, until he had reached his 73rd birthday. Despite his age, the album showcased his virtuosic playing and imaginative melodies.

Song: Hassiminka
Artist: El Hadj Djeli Sory Kouyate
Album: Guinée : Anthologie Du Balafon Mandingue, Vol. 1

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