Seckou Keita | St Kilda | The Hendrix of the Kora

Schedule

Tue, 25 Nov, 2025 at 09:00 am

UTC+11:00

Location

Memo Music Hall | Prahran, VI

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“Everytime I sit behind my kora, I leave this world and enter another one." ... Seckou Keita
Seckou Keita is a renowned Kora virtuoso who stands as a luminary amongst African traditional musicians. Hailing from Southern Senegal, his journey from a gifted child to a globally recognised musician has been nothing short of remarkable. Dubbed as "the Hendrix of the Kora'', Seckou's innovative approach and exceptional skill constantly pushes the boundaries of what the instrument can achieve. With a discography boasting 15 critically-acclaimed albums cumulating over 25 million streams on Spotify alone, and a collection of prestigious awards, including multiple BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, Seckou Keita has left an indelible mark on the music scene.
His solo show is a mesmerising mix of captivating melodies, joyous rhythms, uplifting vocals and contemplative instrumentals. An elegant display of virtuosity, natural connection with the audience and joy that will undoubtedly draw the audience in and take their breath away.
WITH SPECIAL GUEST, AMADOU SUSO
Don't miss this unforgettable concert event!
ℹ️ General Information
Duration: 75 minutes without intermission.
Doors open 30 minutes prior to the start time.
Age requirement: All are welcome.
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible.
*****
What others are saying...
“...exquisite”
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simon Broughton, London Evening Standard
"Seckou Keita can be classed alongside the great Toumani Diabate as one of the adventurous masters of the kora”
Robin Denselow, The Guardian
“An absolutely magical sound”
Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio
“A tour de force display of mastery”
Folk Radio UK
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Memo Music Hall, 80A Acland St, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia, Prahran

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