Banzumana Sissoko
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Banzumana Sissoko was a noted Jeli
and N'goni player.
has written its text.
Griot
A griot or jeli is a West African storyteller. The griot delivers history as a poet, praise singer, and wandering musician. The griot is a repository of oral tradition. As such, they are sometimes also called bards...
and N'goni player.
Discography
In 1962 "A ton appel Mali", one of his compositions, became the national anthem of Mali. Seydou Badian KouyatéSeydou Badian Kouyaté
-Life:Born in Bamako, Kouyaté studied medicine at the University of Montpellier in France before returning to Mali. Under president Modibo Keïta, he wrote the words for Mali's national anthem, Pour l'Afrique et pour toi, Mali...
has written its text.