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Tona

$20.99

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Composer
Kadialy Kouyate
Artist
Kadialy Kouyate, Davide Mantovani, Davide Mantovani, Mamadou Sarr, Abdoulaye Samb, Josh Middleton, A
Format
CD
Label
ARC Music
Released
Jun 27, 2025
Catalog #
EUCD2977
UPC
5019396297722

About

Rooted in the Mandinka idea that history and ancestry shape identity and guide the future, Tona 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.

Tracklist 10 tracks

  1. 1 Kana cumbo (Don't Cry) 03:42
    Track
    1
    Title
    Kana cumbo (Don't Cry)
    Duration
    03:42
    Composer
    Kadialy Kouyate
    Performer
    Kadialy Kouyate, Davide Mantovani
  2. 2 Kibaroh (News) 04:39
    Track
    2
    Title
    Kibaroh (News)
    Duration
    04:39
    Composer
    Kadialy Kouyate
    Performer
    Kadialy Kouyate, Abdoulaye Samb, Davide Mantovani
  3. 3 Karafoh (Entrusting Yourself to Someone) 05:00
    Track
    3
    Title
    Karafoh (Entrusting Yourself to Someone)
    Duration
    05:00
    Composer
    Kadialy Kouyate
    Performer
    Kadialy Kouyate, Abdoulaye Samb, Davide Mantovani, Josh Middleton, Mamadou Sarr
  4. 4 Kana dah (The Escape) 04:22
    Track
    4
    Title
    Kana dah (The Escape)
    Duration
    04:22
    Composer
    Kadialy Kouyate
    Performer
    Kadialy Kouyate, Davide Mantovani, Josh Middleton, Mamadou Sarr
  5. 5 Kanou foro ka di (True Love Is Beautiful) 03:25
    Track
    5
    Title
    Kanou foro ka di (True Love Is Beautiful)
    Duration
    03:25
    Composer
    Kadialy Kouyate
    Performer
    Kadialy Kouyate, Al MacSween, Mamadou Sarr
  6. 6 Famo keta (It's Been a While) 03:22
    Track
    6
    Title
    Famo keta (It's Been a While)
    Duration
    03:22
    Composer
    Kadialy Kouyate
    Performer
    Kadialy Kouyate, Josh Middleton, Mamadou Sarr
  7. 7 Musolu barata (Women Are Hardworking) 03:36
    Track
    7
    Title
    Musolu barata (Women Are Hardworking)
    Duration
    03:36
    Composer
    Kadialy Kouyate
    Performer
    Kadialy Kouyate, Abdoulaye Samb, Davide Mantovani, Josh Middleton, Mamadou Sarr
  8. 8 Jamba dongo (Dance of Leaves) 04:21
    Track
    8
    Title
    Jamba dongo (Dance of Leaves)
    Duration
    04:21
    Composer
    Kadialy Kouyate
    Performer
    Kadialy Kouyate, Abdoulaye Samb, Davide Mantovani, Mamadou Sarr
  9. 9 Hameh julo (Song of Ambition) 03:05
    Track
    9
    Title
    Hameh julo (Song of Ambition)
    Duration
    03:05
    Composer
    Kadialy Kouyate
    Performer
    Kadialy Kouyate, Abdoulaye Samb, Davide Mantovani, Josh Middleton, Mina Mikhael Salama, Mamadou Sarr
  10. 10 Ça ira (It's Going to Be Alright) 04:11
    Track
    10
    Title
    Ça ira (It's Going to Be Alright)
    Duration
    04:11
    Composer
    Kadialy Kouyate
    Performer
    Kadialy Kouyate, Davide Mantovani, Josh Middleton, Al MacSween, Mina Mikhael Salama, Mamadou Sarr