He is the son of renowned kora player Toumani Diabaté and grandson of Sidiki Diabaté. Diabaté belongs to the 77th generation of musicians in a long family tradition of griots, his family being primarily kora players.
Toumani Diabaté's son is the descendant of a distinguished lineage of musicians, tracing back to the 77th generation. His family has a rich heritage as griots, with a strong emphasis on kora music.