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Mory Kanté

Guinean vocalist

Died when: 70 years 54 days (841 months)
Star Sign: Aries

 

Mory Kanté

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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