OCM presents: Jali Fily Cissokho

Kora crossing centuries and continents

Presented by: OCM

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0	OXFORD: Warneford Hospital Chapel
P	Wednesday 5th June, 2024
N	7:00pm

Event information

Jali Fily Cissokho is one of Senegal’s renowned GRIOT musicians Since moving to the UK in 2002 he has performed at many major festivals and worked with renowned musicians including his nephew Seckou Keita, Toumani Diabate, Baba Maal, and Will Gregory (of Goldfrapp fame).

His work has featured in the Bollywood film Ravaan, collaborating with composer AR Rahman, the Netflix production Outlaw King and has also performed for Camilla, The Queen, and Microsoft’s Bill Gates.

His music and compositions are deeply rooted in his Mande tradition and his performances show the virtuosity of his kora playing as he is able to pick three parts at once: bass line, melody and improvisations above them, mixing fearsome technique with an ability to improvise scintillating runs out of thin air.

He has created a unique musical blend that spans centuries and continents, ranging from solo traditional Mande music to rocking electro-kora with his Coute Diomboulou Band.

This maestro of the kora presents his musical heritage with incredible virtuosity.

This is a event in partnership with Oxford Health Charity, raising funds for their work. Oxford Health Charity is registered in England and Wales - Charity number 1057285 Registered office Oxford Health Charity, Warneford Hospital, Warneford Lane, Oxford, OX3 7JX

OCM is supported using public funding by Arts Council England. OCM is a PRS Foundation Talent Development Partner supported by PPL. Supported with funding from Oxford City Council. Affiliate Organisation of Oxford Brookes University.
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Accessibility

Due to repairs, we are still confirming that step free access will be available. There will be an accessible toilet in a nearby building. There is no hearing loop. If you have any requirements not mentioned already, please reach out to sofia@ocmevents.org and we will do our best to accommodate you while confirming with the venue.

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Information links:

http://www.jalifilycissokho.co.uk
http://www.oxfordhealth.charity

Multimedia links:

https://youtu.be/dvI8v2AkZYg?si=N_5Lf4PGr8RMJUWH

Link to Artist's Bandcamp
https://jalifilycissokho.bandcamp.com/track/mamaya-2