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Events

Kora Player Ablaye Cissoko and Accordion Player Cyrille Brotto to Perform at Nimoy Stage, January 20

Renowned Senegalese kora virtuoso, Ablaye Cissoko, and accomplished French accordionist-composer, Cyrille Brotto, are set to captivate audiences at UCLA’s Nimoy Stage on January 20, 2024.…

Cover of the album Instant by Ablaye Cissoko and Cyrille Brotto

Album reviews

Gorgeous Kora-Accordion Collaboration

Angel Romero September 3, 2022 No Comments Ablaye Cissoko accordion Cyrille Brotto French music global music kora Senegalese music world fusion world music

Ablaye Cissoko & Cyrille Brotto – Instant (Ma Case Records, 2022) Instant is the superb new collaboration between acclaimed Senegalese kora player and vocalist Ablaye…

Artist Profiles

Senegalese Kora Master Ablaye Cissoko

Angel Romero September 3, 2022 No Comments Ablaye Cissoko kora Senegal Senegalese music world fusion world music

Kora master, vocalist, and composer Kimintang Mahamadou Cissoko, better known as Ablaye Cissoko, was born in 1970 in Kolda, Senegal. His first live concert with…