Mory Kanté
Guinean musician (1950-2020) · Guinea · On the map · Musicians · Died at 70
Mory Kanté was a Guinean vocalist and player of the kora harp. He was best known internationally for his 1987 hit song "Yé ké yé ké", which reached number one in Belgium, Finland, the Netherlands and Spain. The album it came from, Akwaba Beach, was the best-selling African record of its time.
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Country
Guinea
Category
Musicians
Type
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Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1950 to 2020 · aged 70
