Foday Musa Suso (1950-2025)

<p>It is with great sadness that we note the passing of a pioneer of West African Mande music, kora maestro and musical innovator extraordinaire Foday Musa Suso.</p> <p>Foday was one of the first artists ever interviewed for <em>Afropop Worldwide,</em> back in 1987 on the heels of his groundbreaking collaboration with Herbie Hancock, <em>Village Life</em>.</p> <p>His work with the Mandingo Griot Society in the late '70s was a harbinger of so much to come as West African music gained a footing in the American and global media universe.</p> <p>He continued to perform, teach, innovate and uphold the great traditions of his ancestors up to his final days. He will be well remembered and sorely missed.</p> <p><a href="https://standard.gm/a-tribute-to-jali-foday-susso-custodian-of-the-kora-voice-of-manding-pride-of-the-gambia/">Here</a> is a remembrance of Foday from <strong> Hon Justice Ebrima Jaiteh</strong>, who knew him well. <br></p>