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PLAY THE BALAFON TO NAVIGATE
Balla Kouyate
Chicago World Music Festival

Balla has formed his own group, World Vision, putting the balafon center-stage. He is promoting awareness of his culture and rich musical history through his instrument.

The balafon is the first instrument of the Mande Empire. It is both melodic and percussive, both sweet and powerful in it's ability, at Balla's hands, to move you. The band has thrilled audiences at museums, festivals and venues across the country including the Santa Fe Folk Art Market Festival, the Chicago World Music Festival and the Lowell Folk Festival.

Check out the CD - SABABU!

Upcoming Performances
Apr 28 - Washington, DC

Library of Congress
with World Vision
Apr 28 -Washington, DC
May 26 - Chicago, IL
Concert at Old Town School of Folk Music with members of
World Vision
May 27 -Chicago, IL
Workshop at Old Town School of Folk Music with members of
World Vision
May 28 - St. Louis, MO
St. Louis Art Museum
with members of
World Vision
May 29 - St. Louis, MO
African Arts Festival
with members of
World Vision
Jun 17 - New Haven, CT
International Festival of
Arts and Ideas
with World Vision
Jul 12 - Lynn, MA
African Festival
with members
of World Vision
Aug 15 - Bethlehem, PA

Balla Kouyate

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