Poster
Photo: (Unknown)
Source: Womex -
Event Listing 2023-10-10
Poster
Photo: (Unknown)
Source: L'Appart De La Villette -
Event Listing 2023-06-04
Touré Héritage
at Rosa Bonheur sur Seine 2023-03-10
Photo: (Unknown)
Source: Facebook - Touré Héritage -
Post 2023-08-05
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2023-2023: Tribute Shows
- 2023: Daby Touré (son of Hamidou "Séta" Touré), Modou Touré (son of Ousmane Touré), and Ismaïl Touré (son of Amadou Touré) form the group Touré Héritage in tribute to Amadou Touré (passed 1983-01-25), Hamidou Séta Touré (passed 2021-02-04), and Ismaïla Touré (passed 2023-02-27), with the music of Touré Kunda. Touré Héritage performs shows in June and October.
- 2023-10-10: Touré Héritage performs at New Morning in Paris, France.
- Musicians: Daby Touré (lead singer, music director), Modou Touré (lead singer), Ismaïl Touré (lead singer), Ousmane Touré (lead singer), Nabou Diop (dance, backing vocal), Michel Billés (saxophone), Benjamin Petit (saxophone), Pascal Dalmasso (guitar), Anthony Honnet Touré (keyboards), Davy Honnet (drums), Rody Cereyon (bass), Roger Chyco Dru (percussion, backing vocal), Bierra Dominique (sound).
- 2023-06-04: Touré Héritage performs at L’Appart De La Villette in Paris, France.
- Musicians: Daby Touré (lead singer, music director), Modou Touré (lead singer), Ismaïl Touré (lead singer), Michel Billés (saxophone), Roger Chyco Dru (percussion).
- 2023-03-10: Touré Héritage rehearses and records promotional video at Rosa Bonheur sur Seine in Paris, France.
- Musicians: Daby Touré (vocal, guitar), Modou Touré (vocal), Ismaïl Touré (vocal), Omar Touré (vocal), Pascal Dalmasso (guitar), Michel Billés (saxophone).
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Touré Kunda press release 2023-02-27
Source: Facebook – Touré Kunda -
Post 2023-02-27
Touré Kunda press release 2023-02-27
Photo: Audran Sarzier
Source: Facebook – Touré Kunda -
Post 2023-02-27
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In Memoriam - Ismaïla Touré
- Ismaïla Touré, born 1950-04-24, passed away 2023-02-27 after a long illness. A funeral service was held 2023-03-03, at the André Grégoire intercommunal hospital in Montreuil, followed by interment in nearby Cimetière Nouveau.
- Touré Kunda post 2023-02-27 on Facebook (French):
- COMMUNIQUE DE PRESSE
Lundi 27 février 2023
C'est avec une grande tristesse que nous annonçons le décès de notre cher Ismaïla Toure, fondateur et membre du groupe musical Toure Kunda. Ismaila est décédé ce matin, à l'âge de 73 ans, des suites d'une longue maladie à Paris.
Ismaïla Toure était un musicien, un artiste, un père et un ami aimé. Il a laissé une empreinte indélébile dans le monde de la musique et de la culture. Nous sommes fiers de son héritage et de toutes les contributions qu'il a apportées tout au long de sa vie.
Ismaila Toure a fondé le groupe Toure Kunda avec son frère aîné, Sixu Tidiane Toure, en 1978. Le groupe a connu un grand succès grâce à leur musique qui mélangeait des rythmes africains traditionnels avec des influences funk, reggae et pop. Ils ont sorti plus d'une douzaine d'albums au cours de leur carrière, et ont joué dans des festivals et des concerts à travers le monde.
Au-delà de sa carrière musicale, Ismaila Toure était un activiste social et culturel passionné. Il a travaillé pour promouvoir la diversité culturelle et le dialogue interculturel, et a été un fervent défenseur de la paix, de la justice sociale et de l'égalité des chances. Nous sommes fiers de ses engagements envers sa communauté et ses convictions.
La famille Toure souhaite remercier tous ceux qui ont exprimé leur sympathie et leur soutien depuis l'annonce du décès de Ismaïla Toure. Nous demandons également que notre vie privée soit respectée pendant cette période difficile. Les détails concernant les funérailles seront communiqués en temps voulu.
Nous tenons à exprimer notre profonde gratitude pour toutes les personnes qui partage notre peine et notre chagrin pendant cette période difficile.
La Famille Toure
- English translation (via Google.com Translate, modified):
PRESS RELEASE
Monday February 27, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our dear Ismaïla Toure, founder and member of the musical group Toure Kunda. Ismaila died this morning, at the age of 73, following a long illness in Paris.
Ismaïla Toure was a beloved musician, artist, father and friend. He left an indelible mark on the world of music and culture. We are proud of his legacy and all the contributions he made throughout his life.
Ismaïla Toure founded the group Toure Kunda with his older brother, Sixu Tidiane Toure, in 1978. The group achieved great success with their music which blended traditional African rhythms with funk, reggae and pop influences. They have released over a dozen albums during their career, and have performed at festivals and concerts around the world.
Beyond his musical career, Ismaila Toure was a passionate social and cultural activist. He worked to promote cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue, and was a strong advocate for peace, social justice and equality chances. We are proud of his commitments to the community and his convictions.
The Toure family would like to thank everyone who has expressed their sympathy and support since the death of Ismaila Toure was announced. We also ask that our privacy be respected during this difficult time. Funeral details will be communicated in due course.
We would like to express our deep gratitude to everyone who shares our pain and sorrow during this difficult time.
The Toure Family
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Hamidou Touré (Séta Touré)
Photo: Thierry Caron
Source: Facebook - Touré Kunda -
Post 2021-02-04
Hamidou Touré (Séta Touré)
Photo: (Unknown)
Source: Facebook - Daby Touré -
Post 2021-02-06
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In Memoriam - Hamidou Touré (Séta Touré)
- Hamidou Touré, born 1948-02-10, passed away 2021-02-04. Hamidou Touré was interred in Nouakchott, Mauritania, where he grew up with his maternal family.
- Touré Kunda post 2021-02-04 (French):
- Chers amis (es), chers fans,
C'est avec une immense tristesse que nous vous annonçons la disparition de Hamidou “ Seta “ Toure, ce matin, le 4 février 2021 , des suites d’une longue maladie. Notre grand frère membre de Toure Kunda a participé aux albums “Salam” & “Sounke”. Nous pensons particulièrement à sa femme et ses enfants.
Toure Kunda
- English translation (via Google.com Translate, modified):
Dear friends, dear fans,
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Hamidou “Seta” Toure, this morning, February 4, 2021, following a long illness. Our big brother, member of Toure Kunda, participated in the albums “Salam” & “Sounke”. We are thinking particularly of his wife and children.
Toure Kunda
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Amadou Touré, Ismaïla Touré,
Sixu Tidiane Touré
Photo: Celluloid
Source:
Frank Tenaille: Touré Kunda (1987)
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In Memoriam - Amadou Touré
- Amadou Touré, born 1943 or 1946, collapsed during a show at Chapelle des Lombards and died 1983-01-25 on the way to the hospital. He was interred in Ziguinchor, Senegal.
- A memorial concert was held on 1983-03-14 at Casino de Paris.
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Poster
Source: Womex -
Event Listing 2023-10-10
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Sources
- Personal collection and notes
- Various articles and other media
----- Stephen Smith, The Touré Kunda Discography (http://toure-kunda.neocities.org)
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Poster
Photo: (Unknown)
Source: Womex -
Article 2023-10-10
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Links
- Facebook - Touré Héritage (French)
- Facebook - Daby Touré (French)
- Facebook - Modou Touré (French)
- Facebook - Ismaïl Touré (French)
- Womex - Touré Héritage - Event Listing
- Womex - Touré Héritage - Article
- Shotgun - Touré Héritage - Event Listing (French)
- Music In Africa - Article 2023-09-25 (French)
- Facebook - Daby Touré - Post 2023-03-10 - Touré Héritage rehearsal 2023-03-10, "Sol Mal" (video)
- Facebook - Touré Heritage - Post 2023-08-16 - Touré Héritage rehearsal 2023-03-10, "É'mma" (video)
- Facebook - Papis Touré - Post 2023-06-04 - Touré Héritage rehearsal 2023-06-04, "Utamada" (video)
- Facebook - Daby Touré - Post 2023-06-05 - Touré Héritage rehearsal 2023-06-04, "Utamada" (video)
- Facebook - Papis Touré - Post 2023-06-05 - Touré Héritage performance 2023-06-04, "Martyrs" (video)
- YouTube - dalmamusic prod - Touré Héritage performance 2023-06-04, "Salya" (video)
- YouTube - Veronique Phitoussi - Touré Héritage performance 2023-10-10, "Baounane" (video)
- YouTube - Veronique Phitoussi - Touré Héritage performance 2023-10-10, "Kambe" (video)
- YouTube - Veronique Phitoussi - Touré Héritage performance 2023-10-10, "Courrier" (video)
- Facebook - Pascal Dalmasso - Post 2023-10-12 - Touré Héritage performance 2023-10-10, "Courrier" (video)
- YouTube - Veronique Phitoussi - Touré Héritage performance 2023-10-10, "Touré Kunda" (video)
- YouTube - Veronique Phitoussi - Touré Héritage performance 2023-10-10, "Salya" (video)
- Facebook - Pascal Dalmasso - Post 2023-10-12 - Touré Héritage performance 2023-10-10, "É'mma" (video)
- YouTube - Veronique Phitoussi - Touré Héritage performance 2023-10-10, "É'mma" (video)
- Facebook - Papis Touré - Post 2023-10-11 - Touré Héritage performance 2023-10-10, "Wadini" (video)
- YouTube - Veronique Phitoussi - Touré Héritage performance 2023-10-10, "Salya" (video)
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