Introduction

"The talented griot from Guinea in West Africa, Mory Kante was, along with
Salif Keita an early member of the seminal Rail Band of Bamako, joining as a
singer when he was in his teens. After a stint as lead vocalist he left the
band to form his own theatrical troupe, which included dozens of performers.
In the '80s he became an international pop star, exploring neo-traditional
Manding music on the kora, as well as club-ready dance mixes. His "Yeke Yeke"
topped the European charts in 1987, making him the first African artist to
sell a million singles. Mory Kanté has since released many acclaimed albums
and has toured extensively with his live shows being always positively
received."