About
Guinean singer and kora harpist who became one of the most well-known West African musicians ever with songs like 1987's "Ye ke ye ke." In 2001, he was made Goodwill Ambassador of the Food and Agriculture Organization in the U.N.
Before Fame
He was raised among the Mandinka people in Guinea and was a member of the group Rail Band in the early 70's.
Trivia
His biggest hit, "Ye ke ye ke," became the first African single ever to sell in excess of one million copies.
Family Life
His parents, Fatouma Kamissoko and El Hadj Djeli Fode Kante, were both well-known musicians.
Associated With
He was a guest on DJ Darren Tate's "Narama" in 2006.
