Lunchtime Concert at Symphony Hall with Diabel Cissokho

Thursday November 19th 1-2pm
Jennifer Blackwell Space at Symphony Hall

Free Entry!

Celebrating Sanctuary are delighted to welcome Diabel Cissokho for our November Lunchtime Concert, an artist we had the pleasure of working with several years ago! He is an exceptional musician and singer and a maestro of Senegalese music. Please join us as we continue to bring you the very best of music from around the world.

Diabel Cissokho

A visionary creative, pushing the boundaries of the Senegalese sound, with his unique Afro Mandingue Blues style. Coming from a great line of Cissokho griots, Diabel’s musical pedigree is exceptional, counting Youssou N’Dour, Baaba Maal, Amadou and Mariam, Manu Dibango and Ernest Ranglin, as musical peers.

Recently featured on BBC 4 African Renaissance:Senegal, exploring his role as a griot, Cissokho has spent the best part of his musical career exploring the blues roots of his griot traditions, and as recently nominated Vice President of the International Harp - related ICH Safeguarding Association, he is a passionate promoter and protector of the kora and griot culture. His 5th album, ‘Rhythm of the Griot’ focused on exploring and sharing this rich musical history. The album courses with a belief that the griot tradition is accessible to everyone, regardless of the languages they speak.

As an ambassador for the new generation of Senegalese music, with his “resonant voice and rocking kora style” (Songlines magazine), Diabel aims to bring his unique Afro Mandingue Blues style, transcendent Mandinkan melodies, and raucous Senegalese rhythms to the world!

Please check out his music
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These events are made possible through our partnership with B:Music and their continued support.

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