User:Nikarienm/Toumany Kouyate

 Toumany Kouyaté  ...



Toumany Kouyate is a singer, composer and Master Kora Player, he plays authentic traditional music from Senegal which was derived from the griot tradition, where cultural history is kept alive through music and dance passed down from generation to generation. Toumany comes from a long line of artists and musicians, his instrument of choice is the kora. The kora is a 21-string bridge-harp used extensively in West Africa.

Born and Raised
Toumany Kouyate was born in Senegal Africa.

Currently Living
Toumany Kouyate currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada (Unites States of America)

Shows and Performances
Toumany Kouyate performs nightly for the "O" (Cirque Du Soleil) at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino which is located on the fabulous Las Vegas Strip.

He has also performed in many other festivals and concerts around the world including the Afrikadey Festival, and also the Festival International Les Étoiles Nuits d'Afrique (Toumany Kouyaté & Zal Idrissa Sissokho, just to name a couple.

Albums Credited For Working On
Journey of a Man The Forest (Toumany Kouyate) by Cirque Du Soleil [http://www.music0n.com/artist_cirque-du-soleil_16545/album_journey-of-man_37123/song_the-forest-toumany-kouyate_471437/ The Forest (Toumany Kouyate) by Cirque Du Soleil ] Song Info Title: The Forest (Toumany Kouyate) Artist: Cirque Du Soleil Length: 3:42 Album: Journey Of Man Year: 2000

Cirque du Soleil: "O" [Soundtrack] The Forest