noisenight177: seckou keita and the homeland band
About the Event
Kora player Seckou Keita leads his eight‐piece band in a show which explores the idea of home, both his adoptive UK homeland and his native country of Senegal.
Seckou Keita returns to his roots with his latest project Homeland, where he explores identity, sense of belonging, and questions the very idea of home, influenced by his own relationship with both his adoptive UK homeland and his native country of Senegal.
Bringing together seven of West Africa’s greatest living performers, Homeland is filled with new reworkings of ancient traditions and culture. The group includes one of Senegal’s best known vocalists, Korka Dieng, and Moustapha Gaye, lead guitarist for Youssou n’Dour.
Seckou is on a mission to explore what it means to be a modern global citizen while living with seven centuries of musical heritage between his fingers, and this new show will range from new compositions to poetry, sacred prayers, and raucous dance. Seckou Keita, born in 1977 in Senegal, stands as a beacon among the newest generation of African traditional musicians. A virtuoso Kora player, Seckou has masterfully blended seven centuries of tradition with a modern global flair, earning him his position as one of the greatest African musicians of a generation.
Practical Information
Please note that all tickets to this event are standing by default. This event is strictly 18+.
7pm: doors open
8pm: last entry
8.30pm: seckou keita set
