Habib Koité
Malian musician (born 1958)
68 years oldAquariusMali
Biography
Habib Koité (Bambara: ߤߊߓߌߓ ߞߎߥߊߕߍ, romanized: Habib Kuwatɛ, born 1958 in Thiès, Senegal) is a Senegalian-born Malian musician, singer, songwriter and griot based in Mali. His band, Bamada, was a supergroup of West African musicians, which included Kélétigui Diabaté on balafon.
Coming from a noble lineage of Khassonké griots, Koité is known for developing a distinctive guitar style that blends traditional Malian musical forms with elements of blues and Afro-Cuban music, while maintaining strong roots in Mali’s regional rhythms and cultural traditions.
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Career highlights
Genres
- world music
- music of Africa
Instruments
- guitar
- voice
Quick answers about Habib Koité
- How old is Habib Koité?
- Habib Koité is 68 years old (born January 27, 1958).
- When is Habib Koité's birthday?
- Habib Koité was born on January 27, 1958.
- Where was Habib Koité born?
- Habib Koité was born in Thiès.
- What is Habib Koité's zodiac sign?
- Habib Koité's zodiac sign is Aquarius.
- What is Habib Koité's nationality?
- Habib Koité is a citizen of Mali.
- What does Habib Koité do?
- Habib Koité is known as singer-songwriter, musician, singer, composer.
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