Toumani Diabate – “Kaira (2024 Reissue)” (Released 31st January 2025)

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£24.99 – 1xLP, Remastered Vinyl with Insert

First released in 1988, ‘Kaira’ was the debut album by Toumani Diabaté, master player of the kora – the West African harp with 21 strings.

‘Kaira’ remains one of the most important and influential kora albums of all time. It was the first international release to feature a solo kora without voice. The album turned Toumani into a star overnight, whilst also establishing the kora’s reputation as one of Africa’s most captivating and versatile indigenous instruments.

Tracklisting:

1. Alla L’aa Ke
2. Jarabi
3. Kaira
4. Konkoba
5. Tubaka