"Abdoulaye Kouyaté has taken a new step, at the age of 49, by signing a first album entitled Fefanyi in which the Guinean living in France reflects on his culture with the desire to share his decompartmentalized vision." Bertrand Lavaine - RFI
A versatile musician, modern griot traveler...
West African music, Afro-pop
After years spent accompanying various artists, most notably, (Ba Cissoko, Mariama, Jain and Gabi Hartmann among others), Abdoulaye Kouyaté puts his creative energy into a personal project that brings together his original compositions. His unique sound blends traditional African music with contemporary influences, creating a truly captivating musical experience. Abdoulaye Kouyaté's compositions invite the listener into an original, mixed universe, where the quest for musicality and beauty of sound takes precedence over traditional West African sonorities.
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"Rhythmic melodies that are perfect for listening and dancing..."
"A delightful first album full of humanity..."
"Abdoulaye Kouyaté aims to build bridges between the Mandingo empire and Afro-diasporic music..."
