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An all African line-up featuring Seckou’s masterful kora playing with the dynamic, uplifting and at times hypnotic rhythms of bass, percussion, drums, keyboard and extraordinary vocals. Homeland at Folk by the Oak promises a set that will have you on your feet and leave you buzzing!
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May 13th 2024
Joyful musicianship in an amazingly intimate venue
London, United Kingdom@Lafayette London
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Seckou Keita Music Biography
"breathtaking finger-work & musicianship "New Statesman
"Intriguing" Guardian ****
A “ gem” Jazzwise ****
“Kora that rocks” Montreal Gazette
"The Hendrix of the Kora" Music News
With a big African Heart, virtuoso Senegalese kora player Seckou Keita is not to be confined to any one genre, dipping comfortably in and out of jazz, classical, Flamenco, with sometimes hints of rock and reggae. He takes us on a musical journey of imagination and human emotions. His superb musicianship, dexterity and diversity has transported audiences from any walk of life to places they had never imagined they would go.
Read More"Intriguing" Guardian ****
A “ gem” Jazzwise ****
“Kora that rocks” Montreal Gazette
"The Hendrix of the Kora" Music News
With a big African Heart, virtuoso Senegalese kora player Seckou Keita is not to be confined to any one genre, dipping comfortably in and out of jazz, classical, Flamenco, with sometimes hints of rock and reggae. He takes us on a musical journey of imagination and human emotions. His superb musicianship, dexterity and diversity has transported audiences from any walk of life to places they had never imagined they would go.
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Senegal
African
Kora
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