Coming from a great line of Cissokho griots, Senegalese singer, songwriter and kora player Diabel Cissokho has spent his career exploring the blues roots of his griot traditions.
With an exceptional musical pedigree and a virtuosic talent, he has toured internationally as Baaba Maal’s longtime kora player, and performed alongside world class musicians Youssou N’Dour, Pee Wee Ellis, Paul McCartney many more.
Now Cissokho’s mission is to bring his unique Afro Mandingue Blues style and transcendent Mandinkan melodies to the world, and be an ambassador for a new generation of Senegalese music.
Production credits
Africa in the Lounge is the popular live stream concert series produced by African Night Fever, which brings the rhythms and melodies of Africa to audiences around the world.
Produced in partnership with Wild Stag Productions. Presented in partnership with Bristol Beacon. Supported by ArtsCouncil England.