Toumani Diabatéis a Malian kora player. In addition to performing the traditional music of Mali, he has also been involved in cross-cultural collaborations with flamenco, blues, jazz, and other international styles... (wikipedia)
He was modest and shared all he had. He helped everyone.
When it comes to blues, he exposed the real source of things. His music wasn't just for Mali or for Africa, but for the whole world.
The whole of Mali woke up this morning to such strange weather and no visibility.
He's one of the great, great, great musicians ... He is one of a kind: he is the lion of the desert.