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6 famous people you didn’t know are from Guinea

by Novieku Babatunde Adeola, 1:30pm October 02, 2019,
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Ba Cissoko

Created in 1999, the group is a five-member band. Ba Cissoko is a Guinean world music band that has nurtured the acts of playing the traditional Kora Harp. With two of its members playing percussion instrument and one bass, their sound has been described by many as “West Africa meets Jimi Hendrix.”

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They are recognized across the globe and often toured with Nigerian Afrobeat legend, Femi Kuti.

Last Edited by:Kent Mensah Updated: October 2, 2019

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