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Recorded the day after their first meeting together at a celebration of fifty years of kora at London‘s School of Oriental and African Studies, Ninkoy is a freestyle exploration of the resonances of the harp repertoire of the Manding empire of West Africa. The bubbling textures of harp strings combine with the guitar to create a melodically transparent reading of imagined kora pieces which manage to sound both ancient and contemporary. The mood is lifting, lilting…urgent yet grounded, perfect for summer evenings, winter recovery or celebratory joy.
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from BALLAKÉ SISSOKO AND DEREK GRIPPER,
released May 10, 2024
Composition by Ballaké Sissoko and Derek Gripper
Composition by Ballaké Sissoko and Derek Gripper
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Derek Gripper Cape Town, South Africa
Derek Gripper creates original music from his diverse influences: Toumani Diabaté, Salif Keita, Arvo Part, and Egberto Gismonti. Derek has also spent many years performing and recording his own translations of Bach’s violin and cello music, infusing his interpretations with his lessons from the oral traditions of Africa. ... more
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Just the kind of gentle soundtrack I need when I am doing simple repetitive manual tasks. Impossible to decide on a favourite track because they are all wonderful.
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supported by 16 fans who also own “Ninkoy”
Quiet, delicate songs painted on a small canvas, so you have to lean in close. Intimate and intricate, but allowed to stretch out and breathe. Completely satisfying.
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supported by 15 fans who also own “Ninkoy”
Ballaké Sissoko is my favorite kora player, and following his musical life has led me to some of my most beloved musical discoveries. This latest release is every bit as gorgeous as all of his prior work. And it is so clear how he brings the best out of each of his collaborators.
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