Kora Muziek from Senegal by Bao Sissoko & Ibou Ndongue

Born into a family of Senegalese griots, Bao Sissoko is renowned for his virtuoso playing of the kora and the calabash. He stands out as a gifted soloist with a keen sense of groove, as well as a composer. Today Bao Sissoko on Kora and Ibou Ndongue on percussion are going to treat us to a concert with music from Senegal featuring the kora, a very special instrument full of strings and magical chords that will enchant children and the whole family. Ibou Ndong is from Dakar (Senegal) and lives in NL since 2014. In the past 15 years Ibou developed himself into a an exellent Djembé Player. He was born in the ghetto of Dakar called Medina which is full of life and artists. There he got influenced by his friends that were playing Djembé, giving him a lot of energy and enthusiasm for music.