Mory Kanté Concert History

Mory Kanté (born in Kissidougou, Guinea, on 29 March 1950; died 22 May 2020) was an acclaimed Guinean vocalist and player of the kora harp. He is best remembered internationally for his 1987 hit song "Yé ké yé ké", which reached number-one in Belgium, Finland, the Netherlands, and Spain. The album it came from, Akwaba Beach, was the best-selling African record of its time.

Date Concert Venue Location
May 12, 2019
Las Maravillas de Mali / Mory Kanté Theatre Royal Norwich, England, United Kingdom
Aug 14, 2005 –
Aug 17, 2005
Sziget Festival
ZAP MAMA / TINARIWEN / THE KLEZMATICS / MORY KANTÉ / NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS / LES HURLEMENTS D'LÉO / LES TÊTES RAIDES / BESH O DROM / DAAU / TOY DOLLS / TARACE BOULBA
  Setlists
Òbudai - Sziget Budapest, Budapest, Hungary
Funk
Dance
World
Male Vocalists
Afropop
Afrobeat
African
Mande Pop
Griot
West African Jazz
Guinean Pop
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2019 1 concert
2005 1 concert
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Mory Kanté had?

Mory Kanté has had 2 concerts.

What genre is Mory Kanté?

Mory Kanté is most often considered to be Funk, Dance, World, Male Vocalists, Afropop, Afrobeat, African, Mande Pop, Griot, West African Jazz, and Guinean Pop.

When was the last Mory Kanté concert?

The last Mory Kanté concert was on May 12, 2019 at Theatre Royal in Norwich, England, United Kingdom. The bands that performed were: Las Maravillas de Mali / Mory Kanté.

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