Senegalese sensation Diabel Cissokho is a visionary creative pushing the boundaries of the Senegalese sound with his unique Afro Mandingue Blues style. A descendant of the great Cissokho griots, Diabel’s musical pedigree is
exceptional.
Leading the charge as an ambassador for the new generation of Senegalese music, with his “resonant voice and rocking kora style” (Songlines), Diabel brings his unique Afro Mandingue Blues style, transcendent Mandinkan melodies, and raucous Senegalese rhythms to the world!

“Reveals a subversive swing”

★ ★ ★ ★ Financial Times
“Griot rock that knows how to roll”
★ ★ ★ ★ Songlines

“A fascinating release, open your ears and enjoy!” Blues Matters Magazine
“A spellbinding showcase for the kora, and Cissokho’s virtuosity” Ban Ton Ton
“One of the great line of Senegalese griot singers” Music Planet (BBC Radio 3)
“An astounding player and an impressive album that I will find time to play it on the radio show” John Warr (AfroBase/Totally Radio)