In what was sure to be one of the most memorable collaborative events of Celtic Connections, kora master Toumani Diabaté and his Symmetric Orchestra teamed up with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra for a special arrangement of his masterpiece of solo kora, The Mande Variations.
Toumani Diabaté is to receive an Honorary Doctorate for his role in Malian music. Plus: he releases a new album with his son Sidiki and together they will perform at Glastonbury this weekend.
