Baba Sissoko
- January 4, 2024
- Drummer
Quick Facts
Baba Sissoko Biography
| Name | Baba Sissoko |
| Birthday | Mar 8 |
| Birth Year | 1963 |
| Place Of Birth | Bamako |
| Birth Country | Mali |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
Baba Sissoko is one of the most popular and richest Drummer who was born on March 8, 1963 in Bamako, Mali. Drummer and multi- instrumentalist who mixed the traditional sounds of his native Mali with Western jazz and blues.
Miriam Makeba was one of his bandmates in the Taman Kan trio, which he formed in the early 1990s. was one of his bandmates from the Taman Kan triothat was formed in the early 1990s.
In 1985, he toured internationally with the prestigious Instrumental Ensemble of Mali orchestra, playing the tamani and ngoni. In 1991, he founded his trio, Baba Sissoko & Taman Kan, and began extensively collaborating with top Malian artists and international musicians. His work with Habib Koité is notable as their collaboration lasted 12 years and was widely celebrated. In 1995, Baba Sissoko released his first album with Tama-Kan.
To date, Baba Sissoko has recorded and released more than five albums. He also has taught traditional drum in Brussels, Belgium, and led conferences for the University of Calabria – Art, Music, and Spectacle Centre in Italy. He has lived in Italy since the late 1990s.
In Bamako, Mali, he was an ancestor of the Griots tribe who passed on their traditions and culture to his descendants.
Baba Sissoko Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Drummer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Baba Sissoko is one of the richest Drummer from Mali. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Baba Sissoko 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Along along with Habib Koite, he founded together with his friend Habib Koite the Bamada company, and it was awarded France’s RFI Discoveries Award.
He recorded tracks with artists like Sting, Youssou N’Dour, and the Wailers to create a bridge between nations and cultures.
Baba Sissoko (born 8 March 1963) is a percussionist from Mali.
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Facts & Trivia
Baba Ranked on the list of most popular Drummer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Mali. Baba Sissoko celebrates birthday on March 8 of every year.