BA CISSOKO

Ba Cissoko, Guinean griot, renowned kora virtuoso, received his traditional music lessons from his teacher M'Bady Kouyaté.

In 1999 he formed his first group, Tamalalou, and recorded his first album in 2003, at the age of 36. 'Sabolan’ arrived after a long apprenticeship in Guinea and was acclaimed by international critics. and took him to Japan. In 2007,

explores the rock dimension of kora in Electric Griot Land.  Then, in a perfect pendulum oscillation,Breast’ It was a return to acoustics and tradition, dedicated to his grandmother. They continued 'Nimissa' (2012) and 'Djeli ' (2016).

Ba Cissoko's music is a family affair, and he is always surrounded by his cousins, relatives and friends from Conakry.

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