Yacouba Sissoko & SIYA perform at LeFrak Lobby, David Geffen Hall lincoln center August 03, 2024

Master kora player Yacouba Sissoko and his band SIYA highlight West African history and culture in this mix of traditional Malian and contemporary western instrumentation and share with audiences of all ages the enchanting sounds of the kora—a 21-stringed plucked instrument whose distinctive sound is quickly associated with West Africa. Taught kora by his grandfather, Yacouba Sissoko comes from a family line of Malian musicians dating back centuries. Throughout his career, he has modernized the kora sound while collaborating with many of the world’s great contemporary musicians. Master kora player Yacouba Sissoko devotes his musical gift to expand the awareness of West African history and culture, spread the word of peace, and empower his listeners to take charge and realize their imagined futures. His performances have a magical effect on audiences as he skillfully transforms traditional songs and stories that he learned from his forefathers into modern day messages of peace, love, and harmony. His flexible virtuosity, which enables him to move seamlessly from one musical genre to another, has attracted the attention of an array of musicians who have sought him out as a collaborator. All the while, Yacoba exposes new audiences to the enchanting sounds of the kora—a 21-stringed instrument that is plucked and produces a distinctive sound that is quickly associated with West Africa. https://yacousiskora.com https://www.lincolncenter.org/series/...