CSP series presents Malian virtuoso, koro player

Posted 3/19/24

The CSP Artist Series and the R.I. Guitar Guild present Malian virtuoso Ballake Sissoko, considered to be one of the greatest touring koro players, and Derek Gripper, South Africa’s leading …

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CSP series presents Malian virtuoso, koro player

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The CSP Artist Series and the R.I. Guitar Guild present Malian virtuoso Ballake Sissoko, considered to be one of the greatest touring koro players, and Derek Gripper, South Africa’s leading guitarist. They look at the unbroken musical tradition of the griots of Mali, through French occupation and colonization, and emerging as one of humanity’s most-astonishing aural traditions.

WHEN: Saturday, March 23, at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Bristol State House, 240 High St., Bristol

COST: $25; $20 members; $15 students

MORE INFO: Tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/derek- gripper-guitar-and-ballake-sissoko-kora-tickets-750146597667

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