Guinea is in mourning. Mory Kanté, who passed away from chronic health problems at 70, was one of Africa's most influential and legendary artists of the late 20th century.
He was best known for his 1987 dance hit Yéké Yéké, which sold over a million copies and continues to liven global dance floors in a myriad of remixes. No other musician from Guinea has reached international audiences on the level of Mory Kanté. Even though his recorded output would dwindle, his live performances remained superb - and for Guineans, he was, and will always be, a hero.
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