Tona
Kana cumbo
Kibaroh
Karafoh
Kana Dah
Kanou foro ka di
Famo keta
Musolu barata
Jamba dongo
Hameh julo
Ça ira

Kadialy Kouyate, kora, voix
Davide Mantovani, contrebasse, basse
Mamadou Sarr, calabash, djembe, percussion
Abdoulaye Samb, guitare
Josh Middleton, accordéon
Al MacSween, clavier
Mina Mikhael Salama, oud

Rooted in the Mandinka idea that history and ancestry shape identity and guide the future, Toña reflects on Kadialy Kouyate’s rich heritage as a Kouyate griot and his distinctive style of kora playing, shaped via his life history thus far. With gratitude for the past and optimism for the future, Kadialy continues to refine his artistry, weaving tradition with personal expression.