JALIBA KUYATEH 21.06.2024 KING OF KORA outta SENEGAMBIA
Schedule
Fri Jun 21 2024 at 06:00 pm to Sat Jun 22 2024 at 04:30 am
Location
NaNangClubVienna | Wien, WI
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JALIBA KUYATEH KING OF KORA MUSIC 21.06.2024https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaliba_Kuyateh...
Jaliba Kuyateh is a Gambia n musician.[1] He is well known internationally as the "King of Kora." His music mixes traditional kora beats with modern pop music and is often referred to as "kora pop. "[citation needed][2] Kuyateh is a former school teacher, a resident of Brikama, and performs extensively abroad.
Life
The name Jaliba means great praise singer or griot in his native Mandinka language. His father, Kebba Sankung Kuyateh, also a renowned Kora player, gave him the name in anticipation of his future greatness.[3] Jaliba was born and raised in Niamina Dankunku[4] to musician parents approximately 61 years ago. He was officially born on April 13, 1957,[5] though there is some controversy as to the exact date he was born as births in his village were not recorded at the time.[3] His grandfather, Wandifeng Jali, was also a famous Kora player of his time. Despite coming from a long line of musicians, getting a formal education took center stage in young Jaliba's life. He started his education at Niamina Dankunku Primary School and later transferred to Pakalinding Primary School. He finished his secondary education at Crab Island Secondary School.[4] He then went on to attend The Gambia College from 1977 until 1980. Growing up, Jaliba was made to practice playing the Kora as a form of punishment for misbehaving.[3] By working hard on this 21-stringed complicated instrument, he developed a love and mastery of the instrument that shines through his music. Paired with his silky smooth voice, Jaliba took Gambian music to new heights.
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NaNangClubVienna, Veronikagasse 41, 1170 Wien, Österreich,Wien, Österreich, AustriaEvent Location & Nearby Stays: