Touré Kunda is a Senegalese band formed in 1979 and noted for their musical… Read Full Bio ↴Touré Kunda is a Senegalese band formed in 1979 and noted for their musical versatility and political activism. They have recorded in more than six languages and collaborated with well-known artists such as Carlos Santana and Talking Heads. With considerable success in Africa and Europe, they are active in social causes such as Children's rights and advocates for the homeless.
Touré Kunda was originally formed in 1979 by the brothers Amadou Touré (born 1943), Ismaila Touré (born 1950), and Sixu Tidiane Touré (born 1950). Ousmane Touré (born 1955) joined the group a few years later. They were born to Soninké parents in the Casamance region of Senegal. The name Touré Kunda translates literally from the Soninké language as "elephant family". Their parents were Daby Touré (1875-1956), and his wives Mafili (Sixu Tidiane), Masse (Amadou Seckou and Ismaila), and Dionfolo (Ousmane).
The Touré brothers developed local renown as a singing and percussion group, playing music based on traditional Senegalese rhythms known as Djabadong. In the late 1970s, the three brothers moved to Paris and began experimenting musically. The basis of their music remained traditional African rhythms, enhanced with the incorporation of reggae and other influences. Acoustic performances centered on vocals, kora, balafon, and percussion, evolved over time to include electric instruments and synthesizers. The brothers expanded the group to include several musicians from France and elsewhere.
Touré Kunda released their first album in 1980, É'mma Africa, which included their signature hit "É'mma". This album initiated the band's relationship with the Celluloid label, which was to last until about 1987. A second release soon followed, Touré Kunda (1981), and the group performed regularly around Paris to support these albums. Tragically, Amadou collapsed on stage and subsequently died in January 1983. Touré Kunda carried on, though, bringing in brother Ousmane Touré (born 1955) and paying tribute to their former bandleader with their third album, Amadou Tilo (1983).
In 1984, the group successfully toured West Africa, including Mali, Cote d'Ivoire, and home country Senegal. Upon return, they recorded their fourth album Casamance Au Clair De Lune (1984). A film from the tour was shown on French television, leading to tours of France and the UK as well as the live double album, Live Paris-Ziguinchor (1984). In December, they joined Manu Dibango and several other African performers to record "Tam-Tam Pour L'Éthiopie", a famine relief benefit. The band's reputation rapidly grew to encompass an international audience.
Touré Kunda soon followed this remarkable success with their fifth album, Natalia (1985). With producer Bill Laswell at the helm and several major performers sitting in, the band incorporated a fully modern sound including synthesizers.
The Touré brothers left Celluloid to sign with Trema Music in France. The first album with Trema, Toubab Bi (1987), was also released on Celluloid the following year as Karadindi. With Trema in the early 1990s, Touré Kunda recorded two new albums, Salam (1990) and Sili Béto (1993), and a second live set, Sounké (1991). Although these were fine and critically acclaimed albums, the label released them only in France and provided little support.
Several members of the band moved on to form Kaoma, which soon found success with their major international hit "La Lambada" (1989).
A fifth Touré brother, Hamidou, joined the group for Salam and Sounké, though he and Ousmane both left before Sili Béto. Hamidou later released a successful solo album as Séta Touré, titled simply Africa (1994) and later as L'Album (1996).
Touré Kunda, once again based on the original duo of Ismaila and Sixu Tidiane, signed with WEA and regained international exposure with the stunning Mouslaï in late 1996.
In 1999, the group initiated a flurry of high profile activities with the release of Légende, a set of newly recorded versions of songs from earlier albums, including several from the Trema years. That same year, Santana released the runaway hit album Supernatural, which includes "Africa Bamba", an outstanding cover of Touré Kunda's "Guerrilla" from Salam (1990). They followed up soon after with Terra Saabi (2000), their first set of new material in four years. Tracks include a cover of the Phil Collins hit "In The Air Tonight" called "Nobel", and a re-make of the group's own song "Cindy". In 2001, the Touré brothers somehow found time to contribute guest appearances to new releases by Macaco and Alpha Blondy. They also launched the official Web site (www.toure-kunda.com) in April 2001.
Omar and Daby Touré, cousins from the next generation, formed the group Touré Touré. Their debut album, Laddé (1999), found international success and yielded the hit "Yorro".
Séta Touré continued his solo success with Douna (2000), and Ousmane Touré contributed a guest appearance to Tania Libertad's Costa Negra (2002).
A greatest hits album, Best Of, was released in 2006. Their album, Santhiaba, came out in 2008.
Touré Kunda was originally formed in 1979 by the brothers Amadou Touré (born 1943), Ismaila Touré (born 1950), and Sixu Tidiane Touré (born 1950). Ousmane Touré (born 1955) joined the group a few years later. They were born to Soninké parents in the Casamance region of Senegal. The name Touré Kunda translates literally from the Soninké language as "elephant family". Their parents were Daby Touré (1875-1956), and his wives Mafili (Sixu Tidiane), Masse (Amadou Seckou and Ismaila), and Dionfolo (Ousmane).
The Touré brothers developed local renown as a singing and percussion group, playing music based on traditional Senegalese rhythms known as Djabadong. In the late 1970s, the three brothers moved to Paris and began experimenting musically. The basis of their music remained traditional African rhythms, enhanced with the incorporation of reggae and other influences. Acoustic performances centered on vocals, kora, balafon, and percussion, evolved over time to include electric instruments and synthesizers. The brothers expanded the group to include several musicians from France and elsewhere.
Touré Kunda released their first album in 1980, É'mma Africa, which included their signature hit "É'mma". This album initiated the band's relationship with the Celluloid label, which was to last until about 1987. A second release soon followed, Touré Kunda (1981), and the group performed regularly around Paris to support these albums. Tragically, Amadou collapsed on stage and subsequently died in January 1983. Touré Kunda carried on, though, bringing in brother Ousmane Touré (born 1955) and paying tribute to their former bandleader with their third album, Amadou Tilo (1983).
In 1984, the group successfully toured West Africa, including Mali, Cote d'Ivoire, and home country Senegal. Upon return, they recorded their fourth album Casamance Au Clair De Lune (1984). A film from the tour was shown on French television, leading to tours of France and the UK as well as the live double album, Live Paris-Ziguinchor (1984). In December, they joined Manu Dibango and several other African performers to record "Tam-Tam Pour L'Éthiopie", a famine relief benefit. The band's reputation rapidly grew to encompass an international audience.
Touré Kunda soon followed this remarkable success with their fifth album, Natalia (1985). With producer Bill Laswell at the helm and several major performers sitting in, the band incorporated a fully modern sound including synthesizers.
The Touré brothers left Celluloid to sign with Trema Music in France. The first album with Trema, Toubab Bi (1987), was also released on Celluloid the following year as Karadindi. With Trema in the early 1990s, Touré Kunda recorded two new albums, Salam (1990) and Sili Béto (1993), and a second live set, Sounké (1991). Although these were fine and critically acclaimed albums, the label released them only in France and provided little support.
Several members of the band moved on to form Kaoma, which soon found success with their major international hit "La Lambada" (1989).
A fifth Touré brother, Hamidou, joined the group for Salam and Sounké, though he and Ousmane both left before Sili Béto. Hamidou later released a successful solo album as Séta Touré, titled simply Africa (1994) and later as L'Album (1996).
Touré Kunda, once again based on the original duo of Ismaila and Sixu Tidiane, signed with WEA and regained international exposure with the stunning Mouslaï in late 1996.
In 1999, the group initiated a flurry of high profile activities with the release of Légende, a set of newly recorded versions of songs from earlier albums, including several from the Trema years. That same year, Santana released the runaway hit album Supernatural, which includes "Africa Bamba", an outstanding cover of Touré Kunda's "Guerrilla" from Salam (1990). They followed up soon after with Terra Saabi (2000), their first set of new material in four years. Tracks include a cover of the Phil Collins hit "In The Air Tonight" called "Nobel", and a re-make of the group's own song "Cindy". In 2001, the Touré brothers somehow found time to contribute guest appearances to new releases by Macaco and Alpha Blondy. They also launched the official Web site (www.toure-kunda.com) in April 2001.
Omar and Daby Touré, cousins from the next generation, formed the group Touré Touré. Their debut album, Laddé (1999), found international success and yielded the hit "Yorro".
Séta Touré continued his solo success with Douna (2000), and Ousmane Touré contributed a guest appearance to Tania Libertad's Costa Negra (2002).
A greatest hits album, Best Of, was released in 2006. Their album, Santhiaba, came out in 2008.
Dom
Touré Kunda Lyrics
We have lyrics for 'Dom' by these artists:
7 B На маленькой планете есть город безымянный На том и этом све…
B.r.O Dom to nie meble albo układ pokoi nie, nie To raczej…
Ben Din din din din Faz o tamborim Din din din E o violão…
Bitamina Zbuduję Ci dom, będziesz miała schron Taki szałas na hałas i…
blaga Nie potrzebuję Boga kiedy widzę ludzi tłum Rozpierdalamy gło…
Bojana Vunturisevic Čuvaj me Čuvaj me kad sam Danima nesnosna Kada odem, a kažem…
Bokun Rzucony w kąt zeszyt i nożyk Tak tępy że służy za…
Carlo Lorens To chyba nie jest dobry moment na zwrotkę Ale I tak…
Cela Nr 3 Może kiedyś będę szczęśliwy Może kiedyś będzie tak Że na świ…
Craigzlist Punks S and M clown dominatrix S and M clown dominatrix S and…
Cuba de Zoo Zbudujemy dom zbudujemy dom Bez dachu i bez dachu i bez…
Cukier Od pokoleń w tym domu jakby był jeszcze ktoś A…
D.O.M. & Natalia Przybysz ودي ياناصر لسه القلب ندمان لسه العقل بيحارب لسه الشيطان كسبا…
Dani Russo [feat. Kevinho] Ae É Kevinho e Jorgin novamente 'Cê acredita? Jorgin the bes…
Doda & Bedoes 2115 Zbuduj dla mnie dom, tam gdzie spokój drzew Na pierwszych st…
Dom Utykam morem zdeptany Do cna do krwi Za łeb ulicą wieszany D…
Dom o Zielonych Progach Odpłyniemy - nie będzie nas obchodził świat Nie odbierze skr…
EDC Lá se vai o dom, Com as máscaras estou O juízo do…
Eldo To nie są żarty, tam naprawdę trwa wojna Skurwiele z bronią…
Film Moj dom je dole u predgrađu od centra prema zapadu gdje sunc…
Gienek Loska Band Gdzie mróz ciągle trzyma jeszcze od jesieni Tam sad się ziel…
Green Tell me what you want Drinks on me I…
Hash Cookie Stoję na krańcu niedopowiedzianej historii Nic nie dopisuj o…
Hałastra Proszę dom, Panie Boże, chroń To mój los, biorę w dłonie…
Iva Lorens Ljuljaj me nežno, prodaj mi san Da bolje ću preko, negde…
Jacek Kaczmarski Zawalił mi się dom W którym był piec i stół i…
Jala Brat Naviru suze, al' jak sam, majko, kao otac Neću plakat' noćaš…
Jaloo Dueno de mí mismo Hesbalando en palabra y pensamiento Ese es…
Joachim Witt Dom ist der Anfang und das Ende Dom ist hier und…
John & Jehn Jeśli mnie spytasz, Który to blok Powiem Ci, że to ten Ten g…
Jonas Joto Me leven is veranderd, ik had dat niet verwacht Ik ben…
Jura Stublić & Film Moj dom je dolje u predgrađu Od centra prema zapadu Gdje sun…
Justyna Steczkowska Słońca blask. Óstatni raz przeciągam się. Już wstawać czas, …
KaeN Z dziada pradziada mam krew Z dziada pradziada mam szyk Z dz…
Karolina Czarnecka Stęskniłam się dziś za domem Za glokalnym punktem, za tobą,…
Kleszcz Piękny dom otaczały góry ogrody Potężne parkany jak w bajce …
Kraantje Pappie Ben je in de club en ben je vanavond bob Sjonge…
Kuban Zarobiłem na ostatniej płycie na dom No i gdzie jest ten…
lavon volski Ужо нам песьні не пяе наш добры дом, Стары наш…
Mam Na Imię Aleksander Wyryłem na papierze kilka ścieżek jak dłutem i czuję Że prze…
Mam na imię Aleksander gość. Miuosh Chłopeczku złoty wstań do roboty Wstań bo już czas Chłopeczk…
Mathieu Boogaerts Te v’là bien, Il t’en aura fallu du plomb Du plomb pour…
Mikromusic Kocham Cię za to że jesteś kim jesteś Nie muszę lepsza…
Miuosh & Zespół Pieśni i Tańca Śląsk Chłopeczku złoty wstań do roboty Wstań bo już czas Chłopeczk…
Mizar И секој чекор е долг сон и секој чекор е еден здив опушти се…
Mortas Zbudowaliśmy dom Bez drzwi i okien Mieszkamy tam Na przekór …
młody yerba Nie wiem gdzie mam dom nie wiem gdzie ten raj Zanim…
Nie-Bo Кровь моя давно остыла Я обрету здесь свой покой Мне сон рас…
NiMFo Jest piątek środek nocy zimne poty ujęcia bez ostrości Gasnę…
O.S.T.R. Noc, 2:06, 26 lipca Chodź, tu masz treść ujętych słów w…
Oliver Olson Każdy w tej branży pragnie władzy i szacunku Milenialsi, na …
Otsochodzi To było wczoraj, noce tak niebezpieczne, lokal 62, pewnie Ja…
owa DOM Ponho meu salto Tô pronta pra agir Já tá no papo Minha …
p-danielsa Босоногий музыкант, я устал бродить один Этот дым раскрасит …
P-DANJELSA 난 농부의 Son 필요해 Lot of 돈 그래서 택한 Rap name…
Pantera Agony is the price That you'll pay in the end Domination con…
Patryk Skoczyński Ja nie wiem czy sam bym skoczył Czy w ogień czy…
Paweł Izdebski Kolejny raz wracam w swoje strony Gdzie drzewa zdobi srebrny…
Pezet Łysy Mija życie mija dzień Mija znów noc Zapomniałem jak to jest …
Pneuma Jeśli Ty nie wybudujesz domu nie mam po co trudzić…
Popek & Sobota & Matheo Znowu jadę gdzieś i zamieszkam tam, Na parę krótkich chwil p…
Raymount X Czy widzisz jak płonie twój dom Płonie twój strach nie uciek…
sioux falls spending too much time on the internet are you ok? you…
Solar Trzymam ołówek jak dłuto dłuto I niezdarnie kreślę domek Koś…
Sweet Noise Jest ciszą Spokojem Krzykiem Milczeniem Gwałtem na dziec…
Szpaku Tutaj piłem i się biłem pierwszy raz Zarobiłem pierwszy hajs…
TDK Нямаме спомен от онези дни С белия мрамор И дъхът син Само…
Tia Maria Na na na Tam gdzie jest ciężko Tam gdzie wracać nie chce…
TVETH feat. Boulevard Depo Pre-Pre-Pre-Pre-Pretty Scream leave your bones Наш дом Воу Н…
U96 feat. Ben Din din din din Faz o tamborim Din din din E o violão…
Varius Manx Dom gdzieś blisko mnie Często uciekała stąd Nie wiem jak mia…
Via Jah Tô com vontade de você E mesmo quando vou lhe ver…
Zdrowa Woda Był sobie dom, niezwykłe miał tło Mieszkało w nim i dobro,…
Zeamsone Zostań w domu jeśli możesz Gwarantuję że wyjdzie ci to na…
Zjednoczenie Sound System To mój dom to mój dom Zrozumiesz go w codziennych gestach To…
We have lyrics for these tracks by Touré Kunda:
Africa Lelly hancu luluh raso hati di dalam hati dipubisan anak datung ng…
Akila Akila na badjémano Na badjémano ballo bou tiyol Oh oh Aki…
Em'ma Emma is a girl, she don’t care about anyone. Many…
Emma Emma is a girl, she don’t care about anyone. Many…
Fatou Yo Fatou Yo si diadialano Fatou Yo si diadialano Fatou Yo si …
Salya Salya, namou Salya Salya, namou Salya Koulamo tsomo koumala …
Wadini I feel torn apart a vile misfit fallen Deep into affliction…
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@CaioBelisarioo
Tracklist - Duke Dumont & Gorgon City live at Café Mambo for Radio 1
0:05 Duke Dumont - Won't look back
1:25 Gorgon City - Savin' my life
3:15 Duke Dumont - Need you 100%
5:05 Gorgon City - Imagination
7:05 Duke Dumont - I got you
9:55 Gorgon City - All four walls
12:50 Duke Dumont & Gorgon City - Real life
16:45 Gorgon City - Ready for your love
20:30 Tensnake ft Nile Rodgers & Fiora - Love sublime (Duke Dumont remix)
24:15 Duke Dumont - Ocean drive
@ghostbr55
0:05 Duke Dumont - Won't look back
1:25 Gorgon City - Savin' my life
3:15 Duke Dumont - Need you 100%
5:05 Gorgon City - Imagination
7:05 Duke Dumont - I got you
9:55 Gorgon City - All four walls
12:50 Duke Dumont & Gorgon City - Real life
16:45 Gorgon City - Ready for your love
20:30 Tensnake ft Nile Rodgers & Fiora - Love sublime (Duke Dumont remix)
24:15 Duke Dumont - Ocean drive
@69LuCkYChArmZ69
Tracklist
0:05 Duke Dumont - Won't look back
1:25 Gorgon City - Savin' my life
3:15 Duke Dumont - Need you 100%
5:05 Gorgon City - Imagination
7:05 Duke Dumont - I got you
9:55 Gorgon City - All four walls
12:50 Duke Dumont & Gorgon City - Real life
16:45 Gorgon City - Ready for your love
20:30 Tensnake ft Nile Rodgers & Fiora - Love sublime (Duke Dumont remix)
24:15 Duke Dumont - Ocean drive
@dyd213
The bit that resonates the most
Tonight is .....
Dont Lose your Touch !!
Love You In Real Life !!
It means nothing
If you dont know what you got
You make it feel like Something
Keeps me Holding on !
Temporary , !? Its not the end !
Make pretend !!
In Real Life
, Love You ,
In Real Life !!!!
@Ombodi77HUN
I guess this is the mix of my life.
I hope this will be played on my funeral. Epic artists, the two of my absolute all-time favoruites. Please come more to Central-East Europe
@ryanpape9815
We having the same funeral bro🎉🎉
@richardgoodman6071
This set is actually amazing!
@CaioBelisarioo
Tracklist - Duke Dumont & Gorgon City live at Café Mambo for Radio 1
0:05 Duke Dumont - Won't look back
1:25 Gorgon City - Savin' my life
3:15 Duke Dumont - Need you 100%
5:05 Gorgon City - Imagination
7:05 Duke Dumont - I got you
9:55 Gorgon City - All four walls
12:50 Duke Dumont & Gorgon City - Real life
16:45 Gorgon City - Ready for your love
20:30 Tensnake ft Nile Rodgers & Fiora - Love sublime (Duke Dumont remix)
24:15 Duke Dumont - Ocean drive
@mylay206
👍🕺
@aarondeery4152
Love this set. Been listening to it for a couple of years now 🎉
@renataro5150
Duke Dumont i Gorgon City moje ulubione połączenie uwielbiam❤
@iamfabio11
É uma vibe maravilhosa nos ouvidos.... #amo❤❤❤
@ghostbr55
0:05 Duke Dumont - Won't look back
1:25 Gorgon City - Savin' my life
3:15 Duke Dumont - Need you 100%
5:05 Gorgon City - Imagination
7:05 Duke Dumont - I got you
9:55 Gorgon City - All four walls
12:50 Duke Dumont & Gorgon City - Real life
16:45 Gorgon City - Ready for your love
20:30 Tensnake ft Nile Rodgers & Fiora - Love sublime (Duke Dumont remix)
24:15 Duke Dumont - Ocean drive
@f1e2r3o4z5
sinceramente...não canso de ouvir. Este Set foi e é demais