Morocco/Senegal, Now and Forever

He is probably one of the best kora players in the world. With his limpid, modern musical style, Ablaye Cissoko is part of a new generation of Senegalese artists who incarnate the coming together of Mandingo tradition and contemporary musical creation. Mehdi Qamoun digs deep into his own roots and the rich musical heritage of his country – Gnaoua, Houara, Isemgan, Reggada, Daqqa merrakchiya – moving them toward modernity with his electric guembri. A musical conversation between two authentic and very contemporary artists.