The group come from a long line of distinguished griots (hereditary musicians), formed of voice, balafon and bass ngoni.
For one show in Oxford, the band will take to St Barnabas Church October 25.
Along with their mesmerising sound the trio also bring back life to ancient repertoires with contemporary twists, which successfully combines their heritage with modern day music.
Balafon player Lassana Diabaté is a musician of great subtlety and invention who has honed a virtuosic two-balafon technique to perfection, alongside bass ngoni player Mamadou Kouyaté is the eldest son of the instrument’s greatest exponent Bassekou Kouyaté.
Singer Hawa ‘Kassé Mady’ Diabate is the daughter of Mali’s greatest traditional singer, Kassé Mady Diabate, with power, range and phrasing prompting comparisons with the late queen of American gospel Mahalia Jackson.
Having just finished a project with Kronos Quartet, Trio Da Kali are gaining much deserved recognition which lead to the release of their critically record Ladilikan this month.
Following the record’s release, The Observer said: “…a triumph…this encounter with three outstanding Malian musicians dazzles…Nick Gold’s production has a winning vibrancy.”
Froots added: “Ladilikan is a match made in heaven. A visionary project.”
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In my humble opinion, you’d be mad to miss this. Their sound is transcending with deep impact.
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