Kokanko Sata | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Mali |
| Occupation(s) | Instrumentalist |
| Instrument(s) | Kamelen n'goni |
Kokanko Sata is a musician from southern Mali. She plays the kamale n'goni, a traditional eight-stringed lute, and is said to be the only woman who plays this instrument.
Her self-named album features her singing and playing the kamele n'goni, accompanied by balafon and flute. It has been released on Honest Jon's, a record label run by Damon Albarn.
Her work is also featured on Damon Albarn's 2002 album, Mali Music.[1]
References
- ^ Reilly, Don (25 April 2014). "From Blur to 'Bots: Damon Albarn's 15 Defining Music Moments". Billboard. New York, New York. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
- Financial Times magazine, July 23/24 2005, page 39