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Malick Koly
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Background information
Born March 28th 1998
Abidjan
Genres Rock, Folk, Pop
Instruments Drums
Labels UMA, C2C
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Malick Koly in the studio

Malick Koly is a talented drummer and singer-songwriter. He lives in New York. Malick learned a lot from famous drummer Steve Jordan. He is known for being a very creative artist. Malick's upcoming music, like his EP Feel Bad Fest, features other music legends. His music often talks about what it's like to travel and live in many places.

About Malick Koly

Early Life and Music

Malick Koly grew up in many different places. He lived in Africa, Europe, and North America. He was born in Abidjan. His family comes from Guinea and Mali.

Malick started learning music when he was very young. His mother, Awa Sangho, is a famous singer from Mali. She was even nominated for a Grammy Award. His father, Souleymane Koly, was a playwright and producer from Guinea and France.

Later, Malick moved to the United States when he was in high school. He started playing drums for other famous musicians. These included Wallace Roney, Charnett Moffett, and Charles Tolliver. This is what it means to be a "sideman" – playing music with other artists.

Malick Koly's Music

Albums and EPs

Malick Koly has released several music projects. An EP is like a mini-album, with fewer songs than a full album. Here are some of his releases:

  • Dolòr, released April 7, 2023
  • Heaven For Now, May 26, 2023
  • Eaux Rouges, June 30, 2023
  • Is It Even Hot in LA, July 21, 2023
  • Feel Bad Fest EP, August 18, 2023
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