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In France, Mory’s years of study and practice began to pay off as Paris, and eventually, the world, witnessed the Guinean’s prolific musical force. In just six years, Mory had produced and recorded four albums—Mory Kante in Paris, 10 Kola Nuts, Akwaba Beach and Touma—,sold 1 million copies of his hit single “Yeke Yeke,” shared the stage with rai superstar Khaled in Central Park, New York, played and recorded with Youssou N’Dour and Manu Dibango, won a French Grammy and topped Billboard’s world music chart. After receiving the prestigious honor of directing the National Orchestra of Guinea in 1991, Mory recorded Nongo Village, about a village committed to teaching and preserving traditional Mande music and culture in West Africa. Unfortunately, the village has never been built, though Mory still champions the cause. In 2001, Mory was appointed ambassador of the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization, a position representative of his commitment to the social problems that plague Africa and the world.
Mory’s more recent endeavors include his 2001 release Tamala, and his most recent acoustic CD, Sabou, an album that seems to indicate Mory’s transition from the “electric griot” towards a more traditionally-minded style. While Mory Kante’s contemporary releases haven’t enjoyed the international fame that “Yeke Yeke” received in 1987, they continue to reflect the musician’s keen ability to meld traditional instrument playing with modern styles and influences, a blend indicative of the varied and successful path that Mory’s musical career has taken.
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