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Touré Kunda: Overview

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About The Artist | Discography

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Eras: 2009-2023 | 2001-2008 | 1994-2000 | 1986-1993 | 1980-1985 | 1943-1979
In Memoriam: Ismaïla Touré | Séta Touré | Amadou Touré | Related Artists
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Touré Kunda:
Lambi Golo (2018)

2009-2023: Lambi Golo To Mandinka Dong


  • 2023: Ismaïla Touré passes away on February 27. 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 and perform two tribute shows in Paris with the music of Touré Kunda. The second show, at New Morning in Paris on October 10, includes participants Ousmane Touré, Nabou Diop, and former band members Michel Billès (aka Michel Billiez, Don Billiez) and Roger Chyco Dru.

  • 2021: Séta Touré passes away on February 4.

  • 2019: Seminal first album Mandinka Dong (1979), billed as “Ismaïl & Sixu Touré”, is remastered from two original vinyl LPs and released on September 16 as vinyl and digital. Release party takes place at end of Lambi Golo tour in November.

  • 2018: Touré Kunda releases eighteenth album Lambi Golo and begins extensive tour with album release event at New Morning in Paris. Tour continues in France and other countries, including Senegal, through 2019.

  • 2013: Touré Kunda launches new website (www.tourekunda.com), which remains in use until 2016.

  • 2010: Touré Kunda releases digital-only compilation albums Best Of 2010 Vol 1 and Best Of 2010 Vol 2.

  • 2009: Touré Kunda launches Facebook page on October 25.


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Touré Kunda:
Santhiaba (2008)

2001-2008: Le Joola To Santhiaba


  • 2008: Touré Kunda releases seventeenth album Santhiaba, with release show at Cabaret Sauvage in Paris. Nabou Diop releases first solo album Adouna.

  • 2006: Touré Kunda releases digital-only compilation album Best Of 2006.

  • 2005: Touré Kunda releases sixteenth album Nité – Humanisme as a Senegal cassette. Santana releases album All That I Am with the song “Con Santana” co-written with Ismaïla Touré and Sixu Tidiane Touré. Ousmane Touré releases solo album Avenue Du Monde.

  • 2003: Touré Kunda releases fifteenth album Le Joola, Liaison Ziguinchor-Dakar as a Senegal cassette to benefit victims of the MV Le Joola ferry disaster. The group also contributes to collective protest song "Attac Ta Dette - Afrique, Ne Paie Pas!" and records music for children's book La Musique Africaine - Timbélélé Et La Reine Lune.

  • 2002: Ismaïla Touré and Sixu Tidiane Touré announce planned projects in Senegal. Touré Kunda releases compilation albums Inédits Vol 1 and Inédits Vol 2 as Senegal cassettes. Ousmane Touré issues second solo album Nenam (Ma Mère) and contributes to collaborative project Gloire Des Stars / Allez, Allez!!!, both released as Senegal cassettes.

  • 2001: Touré Kunda in April launches official website (www.toure-kunda.com), which remains in use until 2014.


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Touré Kunda:
Terra Saabi (2000)

1994-2000: Mouslaï To Terra Saabi


  • 2000: Touré Kunda releases fourteenth album Terra Saabi and joins Santana’s European tour as opening act. Nabou Diop joins the tour. Séta Touré continues his solo success with second album Douna. Ousmane Touré releases first solo album Lolo (Version Acoustic) as a Senegal cassette.

  • 1999: The group releases thirteenth album Légende, featuring newly recorded versions of songs from earlier albums. Santana releases album Supernatural with "Africa Bamba", a cover of Touré Kunda's song "Guerrilla" from Salam (1990).

  • 1996: Touré Kunda signs with major label WEA and regains international exposure with twelfth album Mouslaï.

  • 1994: The Touré brothers contribute to the soundtrack of film Lumière Noire (Black Light) and Manu Dibango’s collaborative album Wakakrika. Hamidou Touré adopts the name Séta Touré and releases successful solo album Africa, later reissued as L'Album.


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Touré Kunda:
Sili Béto (1992)

1986-1993: Toubab Bi To Sili Béto


  • 1992: Touré Kunda, based on the original duo of Ismaïla Touré and Sixu Tidiane Touré, releases eleventh album Sili Béto. Although Trema albums from Salam to Sili Béto are strong and critically acclaimed, the label releases them only in France and provides little support. In September, Ismaïla Touré and Sixu Tidiane Touré participate with Florent Pagny in humanitarian operation Route Mandarine to deliver medications to hospitals in Vietnam.

  • 1991: Touré Kunda releases tenth album and second live album Sounké, recorded in Palais des Congrès in Paris. Ousmane Touré, Hamidou Touré, and Nabou Diop later leave the group. Ismaïla Touré contributes to the soundtrack of film Robinson & Compagnie.

  • 1990: The four Touré brothers of Touré Kunda release ninth album Salam, featuring a return to the group’s musical roots. On June 7, the group performs for Nelson Mandela’s official visit to France with President François Mitterand also in attendance.

  • 1989: Several members of Touré Kunda’s band leave to form Kaoma, which soon finds major success with international hit "La Lambada". Hamidou Touré joins Touré Kunda.

  • 1988: Touré Kunda tours US and Canada in addition to France and other countries.

  • 1987: Touré Kunda contributes song “System D” for the film L'Oeil Au Beurre Noir. Nabou Diop releases first solo single with songs “Bamboula” and “Adouna”, backed by the Touré brothers and members of the band. Author Frank Tenaille publishes biographical book Touré Kunda.

  • 1986: Manager Olivier Hollard, saxophonist Michel Billès, and keyboardist Loy Ehrlich leave the group. The Touré brothers leave Celluloid to sign with Trema Music in France and release first Trema title and eighth album Toubab Bi in France and Canada. Celluloid later releases the set as Karadindi (1988), with different artwork, in other countries.


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Touré Kunda:
Live Paris-Ziguinchor (1984)

1980-1985: É’mma Africa To Natalia


  • 1985: In March, Touré Kunda releases seventh album Natalia, produced by Bill Laswell, featuring musicians Bernie Worrell and Nicky Skopelitis, with a fully modern sound including synthesizers. Following major success of the live album, the group tours France, US, Canada, UK, Japan for 8 shows with Southern All Stars, and other countries. The France portion includes two major shows at Espace Balard in Paris on March 1 and 2. During the US portion, the group meets Carlos Santana at Carnegie Hall in New York City, beginning a long relationship of mutual admirers, and Stevie Wonder at The Palace in Los Angeles. Authors Nathalie Steinberg and Elisabeth Desouches publish biographical book Touré Kunda. In November, the group receives a gold record for Live Paris-Ziguinchor album sales of more than 100,000.

  • 1984: After completing the West Africa tour, the group releases fifth album Casamance Au Clair De Lune. Later, the group produces sixth album and first live album Live Paris-Ziguinchor with recordings from shows in Paris and the West Africa tour in December and January. France television network TF1 airs a film from the tour, La Famille Elephants, on May 4. The band's reputation rapidly grows to an international audience. In December, the Touré brothers join Manu Dibango and other African performers to record "Tam-Tam Pour L'Éthiopie", released in the following year, for famine relief benefit.

  • 1983: Amadou Touré collapses during a show at Chapelle des Lombards on January 25, and dies on the way to a hospital. Amadou’s last wish is for Touré Kunda to continue. Ousmane Touré arrives in Paris in January to join the group. A memorial concert for Amadou is held in March at Casino de Paris. Nabou Diop first dances on stage with the group at that show and two months later joins the group as dancer and backing vocalist. The group then pays tribute with fourth album Amadou Tilo. Loy Ehrlich, after originally meeting Ismaïla in the group West African Cosmos, joins Touré Kunda as keyboardist. Ben Belinga joins the group as saxophonist. In October, Touré Kunda performs at the tenth Sommet France-Afrique conference in Vittel, France, with heads of state for France and several African countries including Senegal president Abdou Diouf. From December into January 1984, the group embarks on an audacious self-packaged tour of 11 shows with a fully equipped stage truck in West Africa, including Cote d'Ivoire, Mali, The Gambia, Guinea, and Senegal. Large crowds greet the group in the streets for the Touré brothers’ homecoming in Ziguinchor, Senegal.

  • 1982: Touré Kunda releases self-titled third album Touré Kunda and collaborates with Mico Nissim on his album Dunya. Michel Abihssira successfully auditions to join the group as drummer.

  • 1981: The group performs for month-long residency at Le Dunois in Paris early in the year. Touré Kunda performs at Africa Fête, an annual event launched by Mamadou Konté in 1978 that helps to popularize African music and several major artists including Touré Kunda. Amadou Touré migrates from Mauritania to Paris and joins the group. The Touré brothers meet club owner Olivier Hollard, who soon sells the club and becomes the group’s manager, and saxophonist Michel Billès.

  • 1980: Ismaïla Touré and Sixu Tidiane Touré sign with label Celluloid, adopt the group moniker Touré Kunda, and release second album É’mma Africa. The set includes signature hit "É'mma". Touré Kunda translates from Soninké language as "elephant family". George Crespin manages the group. Celluloid is led by Gilbert Castro in France and Jean Karakos in US. Sixu Tidiane Touré is arrested and imprisoned for several months for identity verification related to cross-border travel from Senegal to Mauritania, despite dual citizenship. Nabou Diop first meets the Touré brothers at their shows.


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Ismaïl & Sixu Touré:
Mandinka Dong (1979)

1943-1979: Beginnings To Mandinka Dong


  • 1979: Ismaïla Touré and Sixu Tidiane Touré release their first album Mandinka Dong, billed as “Ismaïl & Sixu Touré”, on the small label Esperance. Only 700 copies are pressed and the album remains very scarce until reissue in 2019. Most songs are later re-recorded for Touré Kunda albums. The Touré brothers meet arranger Jean-Claude Bonaventure, who joins the group as producer, guitarist, and keyboardist, and his associate Roger Chyco Dru, who joins the group as bassist.

  • 1977: Sixu Tidiane Touré migrates in March from Senegal to Paris, France, at the request of Ismaïla Touré. Sixu Tidiane enrolls in sociology at Faculté De Vincennes, and both brothers work for a microfilm company. The Touré brothers begin building a sound based on traditional rhythms of Senegal, notably from the initiation rite Djambadong (dance of the leaves), with traditional instruments kora, balafon, and drums, as well as electric instruments and synthesizers. They sing in multiple languages including Soninké, Wolof, Mandingo, Diola, Poular (also known as Fulani or Peul), and Creole. Ousmane Touré moves to Mauritania, joins the national orchestra, and pursues a career in physical education.

  • 1975: Ismaïla Touré migrates from Senegal to Paris, France. Over the next two years, Ismaïla builds connections in the community and music industry, teaches French to migrant workers, composes advertising jingles for African shops, and performs when possible including with group West African Cosmos. Nabou Diop also migrates to Paris to study law.

  • 1957-1974: Ismaïla Touré and Sixu Tidiane Touré begin playing percussion on homemade drums at age 6 or 7. Later, Ousmane Touré joins them to perform stage shows with theater group La Fraternelle. Amadou Touré performs as vocalist with orchestra Esperanza Jazz, based in Ziguinchor, and eventually recruits Ismaïla and Sixu Tidiane to join. Ousmane returns from Dakar during high school and also joins the group, which tours in Senegal. Later, Ismaïla and Sixu Tidiane join Zairian orchestra Los Congaceros in The Gambia, Amadou joins the National Guard orchestra, and Ousmane attends music school in Dakar from 1972 to 1976.

  • 1957: Seynabou “Nabou” Diop is born (1957-01-20) in Grand-Bassam, Côte d’Ivoire, of Senegalese origin.

  • 1943-1955: The Touré brothers are born in the Casamance region of Senegal among 25 siblings to Soninké parents Daby Touré (1875-1956) and his first wife Mafili (Sixu Tidiane 1950-05-16), third wife Masse (Amadou 1943 or 1946 and Ismaïla 1950-04-24), and fourth wife Dionfolo (Ousmane 1955-11-19 in Mauritania). Hamidou Touré (later Séta Touré) is born 1948-02-10 in Mauritania.


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Touré Kunda press release 2023-02-27
Source: Facebook – Touré Kunda -
Post 2023-02-27

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Touré Kunda press release 2023-02-27
Photo: Audran Sarzier
Source: Facebook – Touré Kunda -
Post 2023-02-27

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

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Hamidou Touré (Séta Touré)
Photo: (Unknown)
Source: Facebook - Daby Touré -
Post 2021-02-06

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)

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. Amadou Touré was interred in Ziguinchor, Senegal.

  • A memorial concert was held on 1983-03-14 at Casino de Paris.


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Mory Kanté
Photo: (Unknown)
Source: Facebook - Touré Kunda -
Post 2020-05-22

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Touré Kunda with Manu Dibango
Photo: Philippe Hamon
Source: Facebook - Touré Kunda -
Post 2021-05-10

In Memoriam - Related Artists


  • Ben's Belinga, actual name André Belinga, 1954-11-30 to 2022-02-16: Saxophonist, composer, and recording artist from Cameroon. Ben's Belinga was interred in Esse, Cameroon.
  • Mory Kanté, 1950-03-29 to 2020-05-22: Kora player, vocalist, and recording artist from Guinea. Mory Kanté brought significant attention to the kora.
    • Mory Kanté performed on Touré Kunda album Toubab Bi (1986), and Nabou Diop toured with him in 1989.

  • Manu Dibango, 1933-12-12 to 2020-03-24: Saxophonist and recording artist from Cameroon. Manu Dibango experienced broad international success and was an influential and cohesive presence among African artists.
    • Projects with the Touré brothers included benefit single "Tam-Tam Pour L'Éthiopie" (1985), Manu Dibango album Wakafrika (1994), and Touré Kunda albums Mouslaï (1996) and Lambi Golo (2018).

  • Didier Lockwood, 1956-02-11 to 2018-02-18: Electric violinist and recording artist.
    • Didier Lockwood performed on Touré Kunda's song "Guerrilla" from Salam (1990), and Touré Kunda contributed to his album 1 2 3 4 (1987).

  • Jean Karakos, 1940-06-26 to 2017-01-22: Owner of US record label Celluloid.
    • Touré Kunda achieved breakthrough success with the opportunity and support provided by the label in France and US.

  • Mekongo Président, actual name Jean Mekongo, 1949 to 2014-10-11: Musician, composer, and recording artist from Cameroon.
  • Mamadou Konté, 1948 to 2007-06-20: Music producer, and founder of Africa Fête, from Mali. Africa Fête is an annual event launched by Mamadou Konté in 1978 that helped to popularize African music and several major artists including Touré Kunda.
    • Mamadou Konté was the subject of François Béranger's song "Mamadou M'a Dit" (1979).
    • Touré Kunda performed as part of Africa Fête in 1981, 1982, 1988, and more recently in 2017.


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Nathalie Steinberg and Elisabeth Desouches:
Touré Kunda (1985)

Sources


  • Personal collection and notes
  • Nathalie Steinberg and Elisabeth Desouches: Touré Kunda (1985-10)
  • Frank Tenaille: Touré Kunda (1987-06)
  • Paroles Et Musique magazine 1985-03 (48)
  • Paroles Et Musique magazine 1986-01 (56)
  • Emois magazine - Article 1988-06
  • Nabou Diop’s CV 1996
  • Le Soleil - Article 2002-04-23
  • Afromix.org - Article "Africa Fête" 2007
  • Afrik.com - Article 2005-03-21
  • Télérama magazine 1984-04-25 To 1984-05-04 (1789)
  • Au Senegal - Article 2009-01-27
  • Xibar.net - Article 2014-01-14
  • ReverbNation.com biography of Nabou Diop retrieved 2024-04-13
  • Wikipedia.org (for some dates in section "Memoriam - Related Artists")
  • Various articles and other media

----- Stephen Smith, The Touré Kunda Discography (http://toure-kunda.neocities.org)




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Touré Kunda:
Mouslaï (1996)

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Artist titles: Studio & Live Albums | Singles | Compilations
Other titles: Videos | Soundtracks | Other Releases | VA Compilations | Guest Appearances |
Samples & Mixes | Covered Songs | Literature & Sheet Music | Promotional Materials |
Related Items | Radio Shows | Unauthorized Audio


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Touré Kunda:
Lambi Golo (2018)

Studio & Live Albums - Full Details



Touré Kunda: Lambi Golo (2018-05-25)
Touré Kunda: Santhiaba (2008-05-13)
Touré Kunda: Nité - Humanisme (2005-01) *
Touré Kunda: Le Joola, Liaison Ziguinchor-Dakar (2003-10-01) *
Touré Kunda: Terra Saabi (2000-05-23)
Touré Kunda: Légende (1999-03)
Touré Kunda: Mouslaï (1996-06-28)
Touré Kunda: Sili Béto (1992)
Touré Kunda: Sounké - En Concert (1991)
Touré Kunda: Salam (1990)
Touré Kunda: Toubab Bi (1986), Karadindi (1988), Okunaya (1997)
Touré Kunda: Natalia (1985)
Touré Kunda: Live Paris-Ziguinchor (1984)
Touré Kunda: Casamance Au Clair De Lune (1984)
Touré Kunda: Amadou Tilo (1983)
Touré Kunda: Touré Kunda (1982)
Touré Kunda: É'mma Africa (1980), Les Frères Griots (1980)
Ismaïl & Sixu Touré: Mandinka Dong (1979)

* Includes material not otherwise released on Touré Kunda studio or live albums.



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Touré Kunda:
"Sene Bayo" (2019)

Singles - Full Details



Touré Kunda: "Manso" (2022-05-30) *
Touré Kunda: "Sene Bayo" (2019-05-24)
Touré Kunda: "Emma Sun Ska - Anthem 2018" (2018-06-21) *
Touré Kunda: "Lambi Golo" (2018-05-16)
Touré Kunda: "Lely Djamyo" (2008-04-14)
Touré Kunda: "SDF Homeless" (2001-04) *
Touré Kunda: "Rapada" / "Nobel" (2000)
Touré Kunda: "Wadini" / "Koutourou" (1999)
Touré Kunda: "Ema Ema" (1999)
Touré Kunda: "Coladera" / "Fondinké" (1996)
Touré Kunda: "Cindy" (1996)
Touré Kunda: "Casalé" / "Téria" (1993)
Touré Kunda: "Casalé" (1993) *
Touré Kunda: "Fatou Yo" (1992)
Touré Kunda: "N'Doungou" (1991) *
Touré Kunda: "Dom" (1991) *
Touré Kunda: "Guerrilla" / "Ndoungou" (1990)
Touré Kunda: "Salam" / "Ndoungou" (1990) *
Touré Kunda: "Karadindi" / "Toubab Bi" (1987)
Touré Kunda: "Wadini" / "Mamadiyo" (1986)
Touré Kunda: "Touré Kunda" / "Natalia" (1985)
Touré Kunda: "Touré Kunda" / "Babacady" (1985)
Touré Kunda: "É'mma" / "Ne Nam 1" (1984) *
Touré Kunda: "Labrador" / "Utamada" (1983)
Touré Kunda: "Salaly Muhamed" / "Martyrs" (1982) *
Touré Kunda: "É'mma" / "Africa" (1980)

* Includes material not otherwise released on Touré Kunda studio or live albums.



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Touré Kunda:
Best Of 2010 Vol 1 (2010)

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Touré Kunda:
Best Of 2010 Vol 2 (2010)

Compilations - Full Details



Touré Kunda: Best Of 2010 Vol 2 (2010-02-08)
Touré Kunda: Best Of 2010 Vol 1 (2010-02-08)
Touré Kunda: Best Of 2006 (2006-11-20) *
Various: Giants Of Afro-Pop (2005-12-15)
Touré Kunda: Inédits Vol 2 (2002) *
Touré Kunda: Inédits Vol 1 (2002) *
Touré Kunda: Suave - Le World... Afrique: Touré Kunda (2001-09-28), World... Africa (2004-08-09)
Touré Kunda: The Best Of Touré Kunda (1998-10-14)
Touré Kunda: Putumayo Presents The Touré Kunda Collection (1996-03-19)
Touré Kunda: Dance Of The Leaves: The Celluloid Recordings (1983-1987) (1994-09-16)
Touré Kunda: Safari African Drink (1990)
Touré Kunda: Best Of Touré Kunda (1987) *
Touré Kunda: 1983/1984 (1986)
Touré Kunda: 1981/1982 (1986)

* Includes material not otherwise released on Touré Kunda studio or live albums.



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Sargal - Touré Kunda (2024)

Music Videos & Concert Films - Full Details



Various: Sargal - Touré Kunda (Season 2, Episode 1) (2024-08-03)
Touré Kunda: "Sene Bayo" (2019-05-24)
Touré Kunda: "Emma Salsa" (2018-12-11)
Touré Kunda: "Lambi Golo" (2018-05-16)
Various: Travel The World With Putumayo (2004-06-08) *
Various: SOS Planet Earth (2003-06-30) *
Touré Kunda: "Rapada" (2000)
Touré Kunda: "Cindy" (1996)
Touré Kunda: "Casalé" (1993)
Touré Kunda: Jazz À Antibes (1990)
Various: DOC Anthology 7 (1989) *
Touré Kunda: "Labrador" (1984)
Touré Kunda: La Famille Elephants (1984)

* Includes material not otherwise released on Touré Kunda studio or live albums.



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Eh, la famille ! (2007)

Film & Other Soundtracks - Full Details



Tugël, Au Bout Du Petit Matin (2014)
Cameroun, Toutes À L'École (2013) *
Eh, la famille ! (2007)
Binta Y La Gran Idea (Binta And The Great Idea) (2004-10)
La Musique Africaine - Timbélélé Et La Reine Lune (2003-09-15) *
Tarubi L'Arabe Strait 2 (2001) *
De L'Autre Côté Du Périph (The Other Side Of The Tracks) (1997-12)
Lumière Noire (Black Light) (1994) *
Ninki Nanka (1992)
Robinson & Compagnie (1991) *
In The Blood (1990)
Paris C’Est L’Afrique: Le Mbalax Dans Tous Ses États (Episode 2) (1989)
L'Oeil Au Beurre Noir (1987) *
The Africans (1986)
Peut-Être La Mer (1984)
Il Decamerone Nero (1972)
Emitaï (1971)

* Includes material not otherwise released on Touré Kunda studio or live albums.



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Various:
Caravane Tour poster (2015)

Other Releases - Full Details



This section includes Touré Kunda audio material from various artists compilations, and other sources, not otherwise released on Touré Kunda studio or live albums.

Touré Kunda: Promona demo tracks (2018-04) *
Touré Kunda: Caravane Tour demo tracks (2015-01) *
Various: French Essentials IV (2006-11-28) *
Various: Stars Of Afro-Pop (2001-10-01) *
Various: 10. Internationales Open Air Festival St. Gallen (1986) *
Various: Tropic Tonic No. 2 (1986) *
Various: New Africa (1985) (UK) *
Various: New Africa (1985) *

* Includes material not otherwise released on Touré Kunda studio or live albums.



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Various:
World Hits (2007)

Various Artists Compilations - Full Details



This section includes various artists compilations with Touré Kunda tracks from Touré Kunda studio or live albums. This listing is only a sample of many such releases.

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Toma Sidibé:
Yélé, Ma Petite Lumière (2020)

Guest Appearances - Full Details



Toma Sidibé: Yélé, Ma Petite Lumière (2020-10-01)
Eliasse: Amani Way (2019-09-20)
Pangol: Life, Just A Film (2019-03-21)
Paco Sery: The Real Life (2012-10-10)
Colocks: Hors Des Sentiers Battus (2012-06-01), Sur Les Sentiers Du Dub (2013-06-17)
Tita Nzebi: Métiani (2011-09-12)
Santana: All That I Am (2005-11-01)
Tatouages: Kasaï (2003-11-10)
Simentera: Tr'adictional (2003-06-30)
Various: "Attac Ta Dette - Afrique, Ne Paie Pas!" (2003-01-21)
Macaco: Rumbo Submarino (2001-11-16)
Alpha Blondy: Paris Bercy (2001-06-12)
Various: "Somebody Help Me" (1995)
Various: "Casse Pas Ta Vie" (1995)
Manu Dibango: Wakafrika (1994-04-05)
Enrico Macias: À Suzy (1994)
Various: "Allez Les Lions" (1994)
Rossana Casale: Lo Stato Naturale (1991)
Didier Lockwood: 1 2 3 4 (1987)
Nabou: "Bamboula" / "Adouna" (1987)
Nicoletta: "L'Ange Du Hasard" / "Namatanga" (1986)
Various: "Starvation", "Haunted" / "Tam-Tam Pour L'Éthiopie" (1985)
Elli Et Jacno: Les Nuits De La Pleine Lune (1984)
Mekongo Président: Bikutsi 80 (1983)
Mico Nissim: Dunya (1982)
Franck T Wallace: African-Reggae (about 1982)
Mekongo Pres' With Belinga Ben's: Azengue (1980)
Mekongo Président: Mekongo Président (1979)



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Melé:
"Talkin' Drums (Featuring Touré Kunda)"
(2022)

Samples & Mixes - Full Details



Melé: "Talkin' Drums (Featuring Touré Kunda)" (2022-06-24)
BY MIC Gaania: Dika Pung - The Mixtape (2017-04-22)
Kandee: Maelstrom (2016-01-25)
Paki Palmieri Presents King Kongas Feat. Nour Eddine: "Tilo" (2012-02-29)
Daniele Baldelli: Cosmic Step 2 (2010)
Various: Turntables On The Hudson 4 (2003-06-03)
Stanley Jordan: Bolero (1994-02-15)



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Magic System:
Radio Africa (2015)

Covered Songs - Full Details



Magic System: Radio Afrika (2015-10-30)
Kora Jazz Band: Back To Africa (2014-11-24)
Ceïba: Chants Du Monde (2014-04-04)
Awadi: Ma Révolution (2013)
Santana: Shape Shifter (2012-05-11)
Maria Jameau: Gema (2011-04-01)
Majid Bekkas: Mabrouk (2011-02-24)
Faltriqueira: Efffecto (2006-07-20)
Leyona: SunRoad (2003-09-10)
Nuno da Camara Pereira: Jardim de Sonhos (2003)
Mico Nissim: Victor Is Dancing (2003)
Santana: Supernatural (1999-06-15)
Ελένη Δήμου (Eleni Dimou): Αντιθέσεις (1989)



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Frank Tenaille:
Touré Kunda (1987)

Literature & Sheet Music - Full Details



Primary subject:
Raphaël Lambal & Doudou Dièye Gueye: "Présence portugaise dans le répertoire du groupe musical Touré Kunda" (2019)
Touré Kunda: "É'mma" lyric sheet (2013)
Touré Kunda: Sheet music for songs from Salam (1990)
Frank Tenaille: Touré Kunda (1987-06)
Touré Kunda: Natalia (1986)
Nathalie Steinberg and Elisabeth Desouches: Touré Kunda (1985-10)

Multiple subjects:
Frank Tenaille: Le Swing Du Caméléon (2000-05)
Vicki Goldberg: Sittings (2000)
Emois magazine number 12 (1988-06)
Hélène Lee: Rockers D'Afrique (1988-01)
Ronnie Graham: The Da Capo Guide To Contemporary African Music (1988)
Tele Poche magazine number 1104 (1987-04-06)
Nouvelles Du Sud number 3 (1986 February-March-April)
Spin magazine volume 1 number 3 (1985-07)
Spin magazine volume 1 number 2 (1985-06)
Guitare & Claviers magazine number 51 (1985-04)
Rock & Folk magazine number 217 (1985-03)
Paroles Et Musique magazine number 48 (1985-03)
Chanson magazine number 15 (1985-03)
Best magazine number 200 (1985-03)
Billy Bergman: Goodtime Kings - Emerging African Pop (1985)
Télérama magazine number 1789 (1984-04-28 to 1984-05-04)
Waraango magazine number 6 (1984 first quarter)
Tele Poche magazine number 909 (1983-07-13)



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Promotional Flyer

Promotional Materials - Full Details



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Sam Mangwana:
Galo Negro (1998)

Related Items - Full Details



Sam Mangwana: Galo Negro (1998-05-19)
Alpha Blondy: Grand Bassam Zion Rock (1996)
Kaoma: World Beat (1989-12)
West African Cosmos: West African Cosmos (1976)
Manu Dibango Et Son Orchestre: "Le Soir Au Village" (1964)



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Various:
Top France Chansons Songs 64 (1996)

Radio Shows - Full Details



Various: Top France Chansons Songs 64 (1996) *
Touré Kunda: Interview (1983) *

* Includes material not otherwise released on Touré Kunda studio or live albums.



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Santana:
2 Supernatural Evenings
With Carlos
(2000)

Unauthorized Audio - Full Details



Touré Kunda: ZandoLive (2008-06-05)
Santana: 2 Supernatural Evenings With Carlos (2000)



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