Person Open DS/UK/22180 Kouyate; Kadialy (fl.2008); Senegalese singer-songwriter Kouyate Kadialy fl.2008 Senegalese singer-songwriter Male Southern Senegal, West Africa (born)

London, England (residence c.2008)

Kadialy Kouyate is a musician, a singer songwriter inspired by the West African Griot repertoire. Born into the great line of Kouyate Griot in Southern Senegal, Kadialy’s mesmerising kora playing and singing style have been appreciated in many prestigious venues as both a soloist and in different ensembles. Since his arrival in the UK Kadialy has played a significant part in enriching the London musical scene with his griot legacy. He has been teaching the Kora at Soas university of London for the last decade and he has also been involved in countless musical projects both as a collaborator and a session musician. http://kadialykouyate.com/bio/ (January 2019) International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHAKirkbride 1/10/2019 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 ad53512d-9504-4d1a-ba9b-a875c1cdbfd4