Ballaké Sissoko Cape Town Tickets - Baxter Theatre Centre

Ballaké Sissoko with String Theory and Derek Gripper

Jun 19, 2024 at 19:00 · Baxter Theatre Centre, Cape Town Baxter Theatre Centre, Cape Town

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Ballaké Sissoko

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Malian kora master Ballaké Sissoko is known for his innovative style and global collaborations. Rising to fame with Toumani Diabaté on 1999's "New Ancient Strings," he formed the group 3MA and frequently partnered with cellist Vincent Ségal. Notable albums include "Musique de Nuit" and "Les Egarés." Sissoko's diverse collaborations span genres from rock to classical, with artists like Ludovico Einaudi and Rokia Traoré.

Derek Gripper

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Derek Gripper, born in South Africa, is known for transcribing Malian compositions for guitar. His album "One Night on Earth" blends Western classical with West African traditions.

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