Seckou Keita Music

Seckou Keita surprises us with an unexpected pop turn! His forthcoming album ‘Homeland’, due to be released this October (Hudson Records), heralds a bold new direction for the kora virtuoso, who continues to challenge tradition by bridging musical genres to create a unique and compelling sound, embracing urban and hip-hop. Seckou and his Homeland Band will be kicking off this fresh new project with a UK tour this summer! For the first time in ten years, Seckou will be playing his Kora standing up, a tradition set by his uncle and mentor, the late Solo Cissokho, one of Senegal’s most famous pop stars of the nineties. Backed by an electrifying six-piece band of influential Senegalese musicians including drummer Matar N'Diongue, percussionist Kémo Cissokho, keyboardist Moussa N'Gom, guitarist Moustapha Gaye, bassist Modou Gueye, and the wonderful vocalist Korka Dieng, this promises to be an explosive live show! This line-up, enhanced by Seckou’s magical 22-string Kora and soulful vocals, is the ultimate African pop music act and brings a new colour to the genre in its most literal sense. In a blend of acoustic and electronic sounds, ‘Homeland’ will certainly keep the audience on their toes and undoubtedly bring them to their feet to dance!