Seckou Keita: A kora virtuoso who merges musical cultures
Seckou Keita, famous Senegalese musician, returns to the front of the stage with his 13th album “African Rhapsodies”. This tireless artist, dedicated to the promotion of the kora, a West African stringed instrument, offers us a daring fusion between African and Western music.
In this album, Seckou Keita demonstrates his incredible virtuosity by marrying the 22 strings of his Mandinka harp-lute to a European symphony orchestra, in this case the BBC Concert Orchestra. The result is vibrant and radiant music, where African rhythms and melodies intertwine with the power and richness of the symphony orchestra.
This daring artistic project allows Seckou Keita to push the limits of music and explore new sounds. Through the ten tracks of the album, the artist takes us on a captivating musical journey, where cultures meet and complement each other harmoniously.
But beyond the musical aspect, “African Rhapsodies” is also a testimony to the open-mindedness and the desire for dialogue between cultures that Seckou Keita conveys. By marrying traditional African sounds to the Western symphony orchestra, he invites us to reflect on the importance of listening and sharing to build a more inclusive and harmonious world.
Seckou Keita is a committed artist, who uses music as an instrument of communication and rapprochement between peoples. With “African Rhapsodies”, he once again demonstrates his exceptional talent and his ability to innovate while remaining faithful to his African roots.
Whether you are a fan of African music or classical music, “African Rhapsodies” is an album that leaves no one indifferent. It is an invitation to discovery and open-mindedness, through original compositions and innovative arrangements.
In short, Seckou Keita is a true ambassador of African music, who manages to break down cultural barriers and build bridges between different musical traditions. With “African Rhapsodies”, he offers us a true musical masterpiece, both daring and captivating