Youssoupha Cissokho Mbour, Senegal
The Senegalese kora player and songwriter, Youssoupha Cissokho, makes music steeped in his centuries-long griot heritage. However, Youssoupha is not limited by this living legacy. Rather than reflecting only the traditional kora repertoire, "Diassing Jalikunda" shines a light on Youssoupha’s songcraft. He creates music that is by turns mournful, introspective, and quietly uplifting. ... more
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