Ablaye Cissoko and Cyrille Brotto explore the beauty of cross-cultural music, May 14 at BlueShore at CapU
Two master musicians blend tradition and innovation with effortless grace
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Cyrille Brotto and Ablaye Cissoko. Photo by Cedrick Nöt
West African singer and kora virtuoso Ablaye Cissoko and French multi-instrumentalist Cyrille Brotto meld the rich tapestries of their musical cultures at BlueShore at CapU, May 14.
When Cissoko’s delicate voice and kora combine with the vibrant sound of Brotto’s main instrument, the accordion, the result is music that feels remarkably warm and graceful. Together, the artists fuse West African and French folk traditions with jazz and classical influences.
One of the world’s finest performers of the kora—a 21-stringed African harp-lute—Cissoko is known for his melodic style, intimate vocals, and storytelling. As a griot, he is part of a tradition of oral historians, sharing knowledge and connecting generations through music. Brotto, meanwhile, is a master of the diatonic accordion whose work spans traditional music, contemporary collaborations, and hip-hop influences.
Cissoko and Brotto followed up their remarkable 2022 debut Instant with last year’s masterful Djiyo.
Tickets to see the duo in concert are available through BlueShore at CapU.
Post sponsored by BlueShore at CapU.
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