She comes from a family of griots: her father, Djeli Baba Sissoko (not to be confused with the younger musician Baba Sissoko), was a griot and her aunt, Fanta Damba, is also considered a top vocalist.
Her family has roots in griot culture; her father, Djeli Baba Sissoko (distinct from the younger musician Baba Sissoko), was a griot, while her aunt, Fanta Damba, is considered one of the top vocalists within their community.