Omar Sosa and Seckou Keita

Name: Omar Sosa and Seckou Keita
Start: 2025-02-01T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-02-01T20:00:00-05:00
Location: Carnegie Hall - Zankel Hall

Schedule

Sat Feb 01 2025 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Carnegie Hall - Zankel Hall | Manhattan, NY

Seckou Keita has arguably become the most influential and inspiring Kora player of his generation, an exceptional and charismatic musician and a modern global citizen, with seven centuries of tradition and heritage expressed through his music. Described as a ‘griot (praise singer), composer, djembe master, virtuoso and pioneer’, Seckou Keita is a rare type of musician, seated in tradition whilst constantly pushing the boundaries of his art.

A true master of the kora - a 22 stringed West African harp - Seckou, from the Casamance art of the ancient kingdom of Gabou in Southern Senegal, was a childhood prodigy, born of a line of griots and kings. Cissokho, his mother’s family name, gave life to his talent; Keita, his father’s, gave him royal blood.

Seckou has graced the international stage since 1996, earning worldwide acclaim for his kora playing; appearing with a host of respected artists of artists including Salif Keita, Paul Weller, Bassekou Kouyate, Damon Albarn,...
🗓️ Mark your calendar at Carnegie Hall - Zankel Hall. Omar Sosa and Seckou Keita is a celebration of passion, innovation, and community. Embrace the opportunity to explore the world of Latin Music in a dynamic setting in New York, United States. Don't miss out on this remarkable event 🌈.