Soriba Kouyaté (1963–2010) was a Senegalese kora player. He was born in Dakar, the son of kora player Mamadou Kouyaté.[1]

Soriba Kouyaté
Born(1963-12-23)23 December 1963
Dakar, Senegal
Died13 October 2010(2010-10-13) (aged 46)
Jouarre[1] France
GenresMandingo, jazz
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Kora
Formerly ofKora Jazz Trio

He played with musicians like Youssou N'Dour, Salif Keita, Peter Gabriel, Dizzy Gillespie, Harry Belafonte, Diana Ross, Ray Lema and the Kora Jazz Trio.[2]

Kouyaté died 46 years old after a heart attack.[1]

Discography [3]

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  • Djigui (1995)
  • Kanakassi (1999)
  • Bamana (2001)
  • Spirits Of Rhythm (2002), guest
  • Live in Montreux (2003), ACT

References

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