The renowned Kora virtuoso, Seckou Keita, stands as a luminary amongst African traditional musicians. Hailing from Southern Senegal, and dubbed as "the Hendrix of the Kora'', his journey from a gifted child to a globally recognised musician has been nothing short of remarkable. He's won many awards, including Musician of the Year at the BBC Folk Awards in 2019.

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“Seckou Keita can be classed alongside the great Toumani Diabate as one of the adventurous masters of the kora”

The Guardian

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He returns to his roots with his new album ‘Homeland’ (released in October 2024), where he explores identity, sense of belonging and questions the very idea of home, influenced by his own relationship with both his adoptive UK homeland and his native country Senegal.

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Always adventurous and seeking to challenge tradition through his Kora-playing, Seckou, with the Homeland Band, bridges musical genres, this time by blending traditional rhythms and modern compositions to create a unique sound, embracing afro-pop, urban and hip-hop. Backed by an electrifying seven-piece band of influential Senegalese musicians including drummer Mouctar N'Diongue, percussionist Dialykémo Cissokho, keyboardists Moussa N'Gom,Ernest Basse, guitarist Moustapha Gaye, bassist Modou Gueye, and the wonderful vocalist N’deye Korka Dieng, this promises to be an explosive live show. This line-up, enhanced by Seckou’s magical 22-string Kora and soulful vocals, is the ultimate African pop music act and brings a new colour to the genre in its most literal sense.

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