Moussa Diallo

Moussa Diallo

Welcome to the official web site of the bass player, singer, composer and story teller Moussa Diallo. Explore the musical universe of Moussa Diallo, check out his CD's and much more!

2 new CD's from Moussa Diallo

On August 28th two new CD's from Moussa Diallo has been released.

Acoustic GrooveAcoustic Groove

...is a compilation of new songs with Moussa Diallo's African sound. On the CD you will also find brand new recordings of some of the songs from Moussa's previous releases "Chiwara" and "the Kekeliba Project". The CD is released in Denmark, France and UK. Read more about the CD Acoustic Groove

Out of Tune

As a sideproject, Moussa has found a number of English-language songs in the drawer and added a few ones as well. None of the songs has previously been released and now they are finally ready on the CD Out Of Tune recorded with horn-section and backing vocals. Listen to samples in the Jukebox.

Concert at the release part in JazzkælderenRelease party

View photos from the double release party in Jazzkælderen. Acoustic concert with Mikkel Nordsø, Dawda Jobarteh, Sal Dibba and Klaus Menzer.

Go Global 2008Go Global World Music Award 2008

Moussa Diallo was in May awarded with the national music prize Go Global. In the motivation the jury wrote "during his travels in Mali the price winner has recorded traditional music and combined his two ethnical backgrounds in a very dynamical world music expression." You can see for yourself when Moussa Diallos performs at 14 concerts in Jutland during the festival Go Global Nord. Check out the tour dates to see when and where. The tour will start when Moussa Diallo's band opens for Angelique Kidjo in Hjørring on August 30. Also visit the Go Global website for more info about the world music festival in Northern Jutland.

Mali Quintet 2008Mali Blues Project ...on the road

In the coming months Moussa will be on tour in Denmark with prominent musicians from Mali. The tour to schools is arranged by LMS and with support from DCCD. In the band is Lamine Tounkara (perc.), Abousi Sissoko (n'goni), Mariatou Diabaté (lead vocals) and Samba Diabaté (balafon, guitar). The four guest musicians from Mali are all from traditional Griot families. View the list of concerts.

   
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Mini documentary and interview from ZIFF

View the video from Moussa's visit at the Zanzibar International Film festival 2007. The documentary is produced by Bram Vergeer. View video.

   
Mali Blues med Moussa Diallo

Moussa Diallo Mali Blues Sextet

Last year Moussa Diallo invited 4 fantastic guests from his home country of Mali featuring the great singer Amy Sacko and the internationally reknowned n'goni player Bassékou Kouyaté in front. Come back later for more news on this musical collaboration. View the photos from 'Global' on Sep 14 and read the concert review in Gaffa (Danish only)

Ken Gudman award 2006

The Danish Ken Gudman rock award recently gave special acknowledgement to bass player Moussa Diallo. The award was presented at a big show in Amager Bio on October 8th. (See also www.gudman.dk) Moussa Diallo thanked with special performances together with Annisette, Anne Linnets Marquis de Sade, Bassekou Kouyate, Mikkel Nordsø, Klaus Menzer, Basiru Suso, Ayi Solomon, Dawda Jobarteh, Palle Mikkelborg and many more. Thanks to everybody who came to this special evening and to everybody who partipated on stage and behind. Click here to launch a slideshow from the special concert..

Moussa takes part of a health meeting in MaliMoussa supports the sponsor organization BØRNEfonden

The profit from sales of "Once upon a time..." is donated to the work of BØRNEfonden in Mali. In his latest travel to Mali, Moussa Diallo visited some of the organization's projects. Moussa was very enthusiastic with the work that is done. Read an article from Børnefonden about Moussa's visit (in DANISH) (1 MB - opens in a new window)

Concerts for kids: Once upon a time... in Mali

You feel like dancing when Moussa Diallo hits the bass, but did you know that he is also great at telling stories from Africa? Moussa is currently touring with a captivating musical performances based on his CD and book 'Once Upon a Time in Mali'.

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