Oumar Katta Diallo Senegal Africa Musicians The Djéli Kora Balafon XX Rt1207

Gouache on paper, framed, under glass, representing two Senegalese musicians playing the kora and the balafon.
it is a poetic work, there reigns a magical atmosphere with soft and blue harmonies that seem to emanate from the sound of the music
Label on the back: Oumar Katta Diallo
Title The DJELI (A djéli is a person who tells the story and the stories by singing through music. They are also known as griots The tradition of the djélis is common in West African countries such as Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, and Gambia. The djélis are very gifted: the songs they sing can last for hours, and they are filled with details about war, religion and culture.)
Dated on the back: 1979

Biography:
Oumar Katta Diallo (1946-2018) is part of the first generations of Senegalese artists trained at the School of Arts of Senegal.
There he followed the classical teachings of the master Iba Ndiaye from 1960 to 1967 before finding himself in the free workshops of Pierre Lods who would provide his mentoring.
He would temporarily teach visual arts before devoting himself to his career with a first exhibition in 1969.
He would subsequently exhibit in Africa, Europe and the United States.
Diallo is featured in several public and private collections with his unique signature despite the diversity of his stylistic approaches.
Condition: Good condition, normal wear on the frame
Dimensions with frame: 71 x 61 cm
Dimensions on sight: 59 x 49 cm
Weight: 4 kg

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