Mory Kanté: Biography, Facts and Career
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Mory Kanté (29 March 1950 – 22 May 2020) was a Guinean vocalist and player of the kora harp. He was best known internationally for his 1987 hit song "Yé ké yé ké", which reached number-one in Belgium, Finland, the Netherlands, and Spain. The album it came from, Akwaba Beach, was the best-selling African record of its time.
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- Full name: Mory Kanté
- Born: 1950-03-29
- Nationality: Guinea
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q551576
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Mory Kanté (29 March 1950 – 22 May 2020) was a Guinean vocalist and player of the kora harp.
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Mory Kanté is Guinea.
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Mory Kanté was born on 1950-03-29.
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