7 Oct 2015 - World Music at Kitchen Garden Cafe
Celebrated Senegalese composer and praise singer Sadio Cissokho assaults his own personal blend of Afro Mandingue music with blistering Kora runs that even upon being seen still defy belief.
Unlike many West African acts which feature a dominant kora supported by background musicians, Sadio Cissokho’s 5-strong group provides a whole band groove. Sadio takes the wheel with the driving force of a true Kora master, but it’s the powerful mandinka bass and drum kit brotherhood with fierce sabar percussion that forms the beating heart of the band. Together they work as one to produce a performance which seamlessly integrates all the elements into a cutting-edge Senegalese sound.
