Captivating String Virtuosos - Ballaké Sissoko & Derek Gripper / Maryna Krut
Schedule
Fri Nov 14 2025 at 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm
UTC+04:00Location
The Red Theater, The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi | Abu Dhabi, AZ

A sublime duo mixing Mandé music from Mali with classical guitar, and Ukrainian songs on bandura in an exciting cross-boundary evening
Ballaké Sissoko & Derek Gripper: Malian virtuoso Ballaké Sissoko, the world’s preeminent kora player, creates a new African string theory with Derek Gripper, one of South Africa’s leading guitarists.
Maryna Krut: Maryna Krut uses her powerful voice and Ukrainian bandura to infuse her country's traditional music with jazz and other influences.
Where is it happening?
The Red Theater, The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi, The Red Theater, Saadiyat Marina District Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
