Habib Koité

Habib Koité (Bambara: ߤߊߓߌߓ ߞߎߥߊߕߍ, romanized: Habib Kuwatɛ, born 1958 in Thiès, Senegal) is a Senegalian born Malian musician, singer, songwriter and griot based in Mali. His band, Bamada, was a supergroup of West African musicians, which included Kélétigui Diabaté on balafon.

Habib Koité
Koité in 2014
Background information
Born (1958-01-27) 27 January 1958
GenresWorld music
Occupation(s)Musician, singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals
Years active1988–present
LabelsContre-Jour
Websitehttp://habibkoite.com/
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