Kaouding Cissoko, was a master kora player and member of Baaba Maal’s band. Kaouding Cissoko recorded one solo CD, Kora Revolution (Palm Pictures, 1999). Produced by jazz bassist Ira Coleman, the recording featured Cissoko’s father, his nieces, Mamy and Sokhna, and his sister, Binta, on vocals. He died on July 17th, 2003 from acute tuberculosis.

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