Captivating String Virtuosos - Ballaké Sissoko & Derek Gripper / Maryna Krut in Abu Dhabi

Schedule

Fri Nov 14 2025 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC+04:00

Location

The Red Theater, The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi | Abu Dhabi, AZ

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Experience a sublime evening of cross-boundary music, blending traditions from Mali, South Africa, and Ukraine.


 


Malian virtuoso Ballaké Sissoko, the world’s preeminent kora player, joins South African leading guitarist Derek Gripper to weave a new African string theory through Mandé music and classical guitar. 


 


Adding to this rich tapestry, Ukrainian artist Maryna Krut brings her powerful voice and bandura, infusing her country’s traditional sounds with touches of jazz and contemporary influences.


 


An extraordinary meeting of cultures, instruments, and artistry awaits.

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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 Emirates

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