Biography
Mandekalou
Effective period / Period of releases: 2004
Members: Djelimady Tounkara, Bako Dagnon, Kandia Kouyaté, Kassé Mady Diabaté, Madou Sidiki Diabaté, Kerfala Kanté
Mandekalou is a Mandingo supergroup created by Ibrahima Sylla.The griots (praise singers) include Kèmö Condé, Kasse Mady Diabaté, Sekouba Bambino Diabaté, Kandia Kouyaté, Kerfala Kanté, Fodé Baro, and Bako Dagnon. Instrumentalists include Djessou Mory Kante (guitar), Djelimady Tounkara (guitar), Kerfala Kanté (guitar), and Madou Sidiki Diabaté (kora).