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A renowned exponent of the harp-style, 22-string kora, Senegalese virtuoso Seckou Keita has pushed the boundaries of this traditional instrument over 15 acclaimed albums. Now he has convened an all-star line-up from of his nation's musical talent for current release Homeland: Chapter 1.
Here, Keita returns to his African roots to explore identity, belonging and how people contribute to their adoptive lands. Live, he leads his Homeland Band while allowing each talent to shine on stage, bringing a joyful celebration of life and music.
Seckou Keita: Kora, vocals
Moustapha Gaye: guitar
Moussa Ngom: Keyboards and sampling
Mouctar N'Diongue: drum kit , drum pad and backing vocals
Modou Gueye: bass
N'Dyeye Korka Dieng: backing vocals
Dialy Kemo Cissokho: percussion and backing vocals
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Alain
November 22nd 2024
Gorgeous, smiles on all faces! It was a superb concert!
Bruxelles, Belgium@C12
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Seckou Keita Biography
"breathtaking finger-work & musicianship" - New Statesman
"Intriguing" - The 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, pop, urban, flamenco, rock and reggae. He takes us on a musical journey of imagination and human emotions. His superb musicianship, generosity and diversity has transported audiences from any walk of life to places they had never imagined they would go.
Read More"Intriguing" - The 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, pop, urban, flamenco, rock and reggae. He takes us on a musical journey of imagination and human emotions. His superb musicianship, generosity and diversity has transported audiences from any walk of life to places they had never imagined they would go.
Senegal
African
Kora
World Music
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