Lil Kanté is a promising young Guinean artist who stands as one of the rising voices of the Guinean music scene. Under this artist's name is actually Aly Kanté, born in 1986 in Kankan.
Influenced from an early age by the Mandingue musical traditions thanks to his father, the famous griot, Lil Kanté manages to brilliantly combine African roots and contemporary urban sounds.
His powerful voice and profound texts make him an artist to follow very closely. At 38, he could quickly become an international star if he continues to be well advised.
Introduction
Lil Kanté is a young Guinean artist to follow very closely. His career could quickly explode thanks to his raw talent and his powerful voice that imposes respect.
Behind this artist's name is Aly Kanté, born on January 1, 1986 in Kankan, Guinea. Influenced from an early age by his father, the famous Mandingue djeli, Lil Kanté brilliantly combines urban and traditional African music. Portrait of a promising artist.
Childhood and education
Aly Kanté has been immersed in music since she was born. His father, Alhassane Djénéboh Kanté, was one of the most renowned and well-known orchids in Upper Guinea.
At the age of 12, Aly began performing alongside his father in traditional ceremonies. Thanks to him, he developed a passion for Mandinga culture and its music.
As a teenager, Aly discovers urban music and joins a band from the suburbs of Conakry. This experience, although of short duration, allowed him to explore new musical horizons. He then started solo reggae, inspired by Alpha Blondy and Lucky Dube.
Career
The talent of Aly Kanté was quickly identified. He participated in two compilations, Banlieue Brûle and Natural Reggae, which made him known to the Guinean public.
His growing fame allowed him to collaborate with producer Niko Banko in Paris to prepare his first solo album in 2012. But Aly made a stylistic shift by re-focusing on the Afro-Mandingue, a musical genre more suited to her powerful voice.
He signed with Benedi Records in 2019. This collaboration resulted in the title "Comporté" unveiled in March 2022, a song that advocates respect for women.
Success
Thanks to his unique voice and his skillful mix of musical genres, Lil Kanté stands as one of the revelations of the Guinean musical scene. The video for "Comporté" is a hit on YouTube.
Lil Kanté attracts the interest of the country's largest producers, aware of its potential. His career is just about to take off, as long as we give him a chance and take care of his raw talent.
Conclusion
At 38 years old, Lil Kanté has already registered as one of the major voices of his generation in Guinea. Heir to a Mandingo musical tradition, he managed to reinvent himself by exploring modern and contemporary musical genres such as reggae or urban music.
Thanks to the depth of his lyrics and his powerful voice, Lil Kanté could quickly become an international star if he continued to be well advised. Per Guinea has its future cultural ambassador in it!
