Rokia Koné

+ Rory A. Green

Saturday 26 October 2024

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It’s a voice that soars – pure, clear and true — above infectious Mandé guitar grooves. A stop-you-in-your-tracks voice instantly familiar to anyone in Mali, West Africa: Rokia Koné, aka the Rose of Bamako.

One of Mali’s most beloved and dynamic artists, Koné is a force to be reckoned with. Her captivating performances in the city’s local maquis clubs very often last for hours, as Koné runs the gamut of emotion from joy to despair, fury to tenderness, wielding that astounding voice with grace and power.

Following the release of her lauded debut album BAMANAN in collaboration with rock producer Jacknife Lee (U2, R.E.M., Taylor Swift) – which brought her two All Africa Music Award nominations and The New York Times Critic’s Pick.

Accompanied by maestro Malian guitarist Salif Koné and a bed of Mandé percussion, audiences will have a unique opportunity to witness a once-in-a-generation vocalist up close, in an atmospheric setting left wide open for improvisation and epic musical storytelling.

Support from Rory A. Green.

Price

£20 (+£1 booking fee)

Limited unallocated seating in Stalls

Doors
7pm

Start time
7.45pm

Under 30s Members
£10

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