though the lyrics are in Kassena, a language spoken by only 1% of the population. Global tours Bil Aka Kora has traveled to Belgium, France, Italy and Canada as well as many African countries like Togo and Benin. Travelling has enabled him to meet and exchange with others artists, like the Austrian musician Hubert von Goisern and the Canadian mixer Gerald La Roche. Nominations and achievements He has won the Gold Kunde twice in 2000 and 2005. His video Dibayagui was selected the most beautiful in 2005 by the Burkinabe for the TV show, Clip d'or. Kora says he owes his musical success to the support of his wife Astride, and his group, the Djongo System. Discography Bil Aka Kora recorded three albums. Most of his music has themes of social issues. His first album, Douatou ("Rain Maker") (1999), talks about the rain, a metaphor for the political issues of Burkina Faso. In his song "Wematou" ("God is My Father") he explains how society criticizes single moms and their children, but takes no fault with single dads and their children. His second album, Ambolou ("What is Worthy for Me" ) (2001), has been called an album of maturity. His most recent album is Dibayagui (2004). In this album, the song "Dibayagui" is for the Kassena warriors. Future plans Kora hopes to become more famous both in Africa and internationally. He hopes to win the KORA, a musical festival in South Africa. The KORA rewards talented African and African Diaspora musicians. References Burkinabé musicians 1971 births Living people People from Centre-Sud Region 21st-century Burkinabé people