Between 1998 and 2009, he played with guitarist Habib Koité's band Bamada, taking part in the group's touring project with the Art Ensemble of Chicago, The Art Ensemble of Africa.
Entre 1998 e 2009, interpretou como guitarrista da banda de Habib Koité Bamada, tomando parte no proxecto de xiras do grupo co Art Ensemble of Chicago, The Art Ensemble of Africa.