Moussa Kouyate, born 1956 is a Senegalese Master Kora Artist, hereditary player and instrument maker of pure descent from “griot” family Kouyate, fathers of west African music, advisors to kings and holders of the anthology of the music of the Mandinka people since 1235. The rhythm of Moussa’s music is taken from these fundamental roots and is classical in nature, although when he plays in his band, his style can change to a more 'popular' form with foot-tapping rhythms.

Moussa lived and worked in Dakar for twenty years alongside many legendary West African musicians and was main man in celebrated Senegalese band ‘Allahlake’.  Moussa is established as an international artist following professional visits to Europe in 1999, 2000 

 & 2001 which have included solo performances at WOMAD, Edinburgh Fringe and Glastonbury Festivals, The Royal Festival Hall, Barcelona World Music Festival and on BBC Radio 3 and TV Music Live. Since 2000 Moussa has also worked in collaboration with Kevin Brown, UK slide blues guitarist with whom he has toured and released an album “Kora Blues”.  November sees Moussa headline 'The Kora Blues Project' at Bristol's very own Southbank Club.

See Moussa play The Thali Tour as part of Sunday Night Live Music at The Thali Cafe.
THALI EASTON - 13.09.09
THALI MONTPELIER - 20.09.09
THALI TOTTERDOWN - 27.09.09