WorldSenegal meets Sweden & the Zawose Queens

Two women of the Zawose Queens in colorful matching skirts and headwraps stand on a sandy beach holding woven trays, with the ocean behind them and a city skyline in the distance under a pale sky.
The Zawose Queens | Picture: Michael Mbwambo

Concert information


Tickets

At the invitation of the Berliner Philharmoniker


Info

Two ensembles explore different ways of bringing African musical traditions into dialogue with the present. Swedish singer Sousou and Senegal-born kora virtuoso Maher Cissoko bring together the musical traditions of West Africa with influences from folk, reggae, soul and jazz. Alongside them, the Zawose Queens combine the ritual music of Tanzania with contemporary electronic sounds. 


Artists

The Zawose Queens:
Pendo Zawose vocals
Leah Zawose vocals

Sousou & Maher Cissoko:
Maher Sissoko vocals and kora
Sousou Sissoko Vocals and Guitar


Additional information

Duration ca. 2 hours


Dates and tickets


Chamber Music Hall

30 €

Series WO: World

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