Bassekou Kouyaté and Ngoni Ba are set to perform on Thursday, July 30, 8:00 p.m. at Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. Admission is free.
Malian musician Bassekou Kouyaté and Ngoni Ba is one of the leading world music acts. Accompanied by his wife, Amy Sacko, and his band, Ngoni Ba, the master of the ngoni (an ancient “spike lute” and ancestor of the banjo) Kouyaté combines traditional Malian folk music with propulsive rock rhythms, distortion effects, and wah pedal.
His discography includes Segu Blue, I Speak Fula, Jama Ko, and Ba Power.
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N Sepúlveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049
No reservation. Limited seating on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
Parking
$10 per car (cash only). Carpooling encouraged.
Street parking strictly prohibited. Take Metro Rapid 734.
More details at: http://www.skirball.org/programs/sunset-concerts
Author: World Music Central News Room
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