Moussa Cissokho: kora/vocals
Jan Galega Brönnimann: bass clarinet/soprano sax
Omri Hason: percussion/hang
A captivating journey through gentle sounds and absorbing storytelling.
The trio revives the art – and above all the magic – of storytelling. The crystal-clear sound of the kora and the incisive, wistful voice of Moussa Cissokho meet the sonorous, warm tones of the bass clarinet and saxophone of Jan Galega Brönnimann. Percussionist Omri Hason rounds off this musical treasure with his subtle rhythmic beats. The three musicians oscillate between fragile moments, wistful melodies and rhythmically exciting highlights.
Singer and master kora player Moussa Cissokho hails from an influential griot family in Senegal that has shaped the tradition of West African, especially Mandinka, culture for over 1,000 years. He sings of longing, of mysterious rivers and of traumatic experiences at border controls. The emotional intensity of his timbre strikes right into the heart of his listeners.
Jan Galega Brönnimann, born in Cameroon, has been known for years as an innovative border crosser who is deeply connected to the African continent. Here he adds the European influence, and inspires audiences with his lyrical approach.
Having previously played mainly on the zarb, the darbuka and the frame drum, the Israeli Omri Hason has enhanced his percussive color palette with Iranian drum art and Indian rhythm, impressing audiences with his precise and restrained technique.
In cooperation with the bird's eye jazz club
Josh Short: trumpet
Denys Baptiste: tenor sax
Sultan Stevenson: piano
Jacob Gryn: bass
Joel Waters: drums
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