Ballake Sissoko - 50 years of Mande studies at SOAS

[LeWoiDeWeigate]

Lecture and concert at SOAS hosted by Lucy Duran featuring:

- Film, 'The Making of the Kora'
- Performance by Radially Kouyate
- Performances by Derek Gripper and Stuart Ironside
- Performance by Ballade Sissoko

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0vNeMCS5_4

[johncorrigan]

Lecture and concert at SOAS hosted by Lucy Duran featuring:

- Film, 'The Making of the Kora'
- Performance by Radially Kouyate
- Performances by Derek Gripper and Stuart Ironside
- Performance by Ballade Sissoko

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0vNeMCS5_4

That looks fantastic, LeWoi. Thanks a lot. I look forward to watching it. I know somebody who will be particularly glad to see Derek Gripper.

[johncorrigan]

Lecture and concert at SOAS hosted by Lucy Duran featuring:

- Film, 'The Making of the Kora'
- Performance by Radially Kouyate
- Performances by Derek Gripper and Stuart Ironside
- Performance by Ballade Sissoko

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0vNeMCS5_4

Thanks a lot for the recommendation, Le Woi. That was a wonderful couple of hours - terrific to see the film and the developments of the kora. I really enjoyed hearing Derek Gripper talking about the influences of the kora on his playing, and of course, Ballake Sissoko's recital was wonderful, topped off with him inviting Derek back on to the stage. And great to see the ever enthusiastic Lucy Duran again. Really enjoyable.

[Globaltruth]

Lecture and concert at SOAS hosted by Lucy Duran featuring:

- Film, 'The Making of the Kora'
- Performance by Radially Kouyate
- Performances by Derek Gripper and Stuart Ironside
- Performance by Ballade Sissoko

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0vNeMCS5_4

Thanks for posting this - I'm v. much looking forward to watching it....