2009 two CD collection. King Of The Kora collects together the most interesting pieces from Diabat‚"s first six albums: Kaira (1988), Songhai (1988), Songhai 2 (1994), Djelika (1995), New Ancient Strings (1999) and Kulanjan (1999). King Of The Kora also features two collaborative pieces that have not appeared on any Toumani Diabat‚ album: "Diabat‚" with Ali Farka Toure"s son Vieux Farka Toure and "Kanou" with kora player Ballak‚ Sissoko. Nascente.