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Mola Sylla

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Mola Sylla is a Senegalese musician. He was born in Dakar, Senegal in 1956 and moved to Europe in 1987. Sylla is known for his singing and expertise in playing instruments such as the Mbira, Kongoma, Xalam, and Kalimba. He has collaborated with diverse musicians. Some notable collaborations include his work with Ernst Reijseger on the score for Werner Herzog's film The Wild Blue Yonder and his membership in the groups Senemali and VeDaKi (formerly known as Vershki da Koreshki).

Discography

Albums²²

We Were There2020 • AlbumTracks: 11

We Were There2020 • AlbumTracks: 11

We Were There2020 • AlbumTracks: 11

We Were There2020 • AlbumTracks: 11

We Were There2020 • AlbumTracks: 11

We Were There2020 • AlbumTracks: 11

We Were There2020 • AlbumTracks: 11

We Were There2020 • AlbumTracks: 11

We Were There2020 • AlbumTracks: 11

We Were There2020 • AlbumTracks: 11

Tamala2017 • AlbumTracks: 12

Count Till Zen2015 • AlbumTracks: 10

Requiem for a Dying Planet2006 • AlbumTracks: 12

Requiem for a Dying Planet2006 • AlbumTracks: 12

Requiem for a Dying Planet2006 • AlbumTracks: 12

Requiem for a Dying Planet2006 • AlbumTracks: 12

Requiem for a Dying Planet2006 • AlbumTracks: 12

Requiem for a Dying Planet2006 • AlbumTracks: 12

Requiem for a Dying Planet2006 • AlbumTracks: 12

Requiem for a Dying Planet2006 • AlbumTracks: 12

Requiem for a Dying Planet2006 • AlbumTracks: 12

Janna2003 • AlbumTracks: 8

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