Ismaïla and Sixu Tidiane Touré are Senegalese Singers who are also brothers. They were introduced to music by their elder brother Amadou, a singer and musician.
They moved to Paris to complete their musical education. The group sings in Soninké, Wolof, Fula, Mandingo, Diola, and Portuguese creole, reflecting the multilingual mixture of the people of Casamance.
Their first album, Ismaïla do Sixu, was released in 1979. It was followed by É'mma Africa in 1980 and Touré Kunda in 1982.
They found success in the French music press upon returning to France. In 1992, they were invited to play for Nelson Mandela at the Courtyard of Human Rights.

Touré Kunda is a Senegalese band, noted for their musical versatility and political activism. They have worked with musicians like Carlos Santana and Talking Heads.