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Seckou Keita & The Homeland Band
Seckou Keita & The Homeland Band
Seckou Keita & The Homeland Band

Seckou Keita & The Homeland Band

New Road
Wed, May 14 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
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Description

A renowned exponent of the harp-style, 22-string kora, Senegalese virtuoso Seckou Keita has pushed the boundaries of this traditional instrument over 15 acclaimed albums. Now he has convened an all-star line-up from of his nation's musical talent for current release Homeland: Chapter 1.

Here, Keita returns to his African roots to explore identity, belonging and how people contribute to their adoptive lands. Live, he leads his Homeland Band while allowing each talent to shine on stage, bringing a joyful celebration of life and music.

Seckou Keita: Kora, vocals

Moustapha Gaye: guitar

Moussa Ngom: Keyboards and sampling

Mouctar N'Diongue: drum kit , drum pad and backing vocals

Modou Gueye: bass

N'Dyeye Korka Dieng: backing vocals

Dialy Kemo Cissokho: percussion and backing vocals

Presented by Brighton Festival.

Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult

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Artist

Seckou Keita

Place

New Road
New Road New Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1, UK

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