N'Faly Kouyate and Dunyakan: Tunya CD

The African music tribute to James Brown! Tunya, the second album by former Afro Celt Soundsystem member N’FalyKouyaté, follows his 2004 debut Kora Grooves. Both albums were recorded with his band Dunyakan (“the voice of the world.”) Faly was born into one of the most celebrated families of griots of the Manding people (among the largest ethnic groups in West Africa); his father was Konkoba Kabinet Kouyate. Despite being traditionally trained from an early age, and also performing with the University Troupe of Conakry, he has been influenced heavily by Western music such as rock, hip-hop, jazz, and classical.

N’Faly Kouyaté: kora, balafon, lead vocals Mady Kouyatè: taman, guitar Didier Petis Likeng: bass, backing vocals Muriel Finet Kouyatè: djembè, percussion, backing vocals Gato: congas, percussion, backing vocals Tobaro Malembo: drums Cèline t’Hooft: backing vocals Virginie Pierre: backing vocals