Mamadou Diabaté

Malian Kora Concert
October 17, 2014 - 8:00pm
Old Cabell Hall
$10/$5 students/ free for UVa Students who reserve in advance
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Mamadou DiabateThe University of Virginia McIntire Department of Music presents Malian kora musician, Mamadou Diabaté in concert on Friday, October 17th, 2014 in Old Cabell Hall.  This concert is part of a two day residency sponsored by the U.Va. Arts Council, the Institute of the Humanities & Global Cultures, the Department of Anthropology, Global Development Studies, and the Carter G. Woodson Institute for African-American & African Studies.  

Mamadou Diabaté is a renowned musician representing the Mande tradition of West Africa. He comes from an illustrious family of hereditary musicians (jeliw) in Mali, who trace their lineage back to the founding of the Mande Empire in the 13th century. Mamadou is a kora (21-string West African harp) player and vocalist. In 2010, he was awarded a Grammy for his solo album Douga Mansa.
 
Now based in the United States, Mamadou performs around North America, Europe and Africa. He has recorded five albums in the United States, including new compositions for kora and musical collaborations with a wide range of jazz and contemporary artists in the US and Africa. His music represents both the rich historical tradition of Mande music and its continuing experimentation and vibrancy today.

To hear Mamadou in performance, is to experience the beauty of the kora.

Mamadou Diabaté just makes brilliant music... beautiful, soulful precision... exceptionally creative..." -Miami New Times

View a YouTube of Mamadou Diabate performing.

Listen to Diabate's latest CD:  http://www.mamadoukora.com/audio/details/griot-classique/

Old Cabell Hall is located on the south end of UVA's historic lawn, directly opposite the Rotunda.  (map) Parking is available in the central grounds parking garage on Emmet Street, in the C1 parking lot off McCormick Rd, and in the parking lots at the UVA Corner.  Handicap parking is available in the small parking lot adjacent to Bryan Hall.

All programs are subject to change.

For more information please call the McIntire Department of Music at 434.924.3052.

Address

UVA Department of Music
112 Old Cabell Hall
P.O. Box 400176 Charlottesville, VA 22904-4176

Email: music@virginia.edu