Malian singer and kora player Balla Tounkara will be in the studio on Saturday, 7/19 at 11 AM on “The World’s Fare,” hosted by Pangeo.

Balla Tounkara, a griot and master kora player, is one of the hottest artists on America’s World Music scene. His music represents the best of tradition and innovation. A native of Mali, West Africa, and schooled in the discipline of traditional African music, he brings an incredible ear for structure and rhythmic nuance to contemporary styles from rock, reggae and hip-hop to gospel and blues.