LAMINE CISSOKHO

LAMINE CISSOKHO

“My music is my soul, my heritage and my voice for peace and respect”

Lamine Cissokho is a kora player born in Senegal. He is a descendant of well-know mandingo musicians, whose traditions date back to the14th century.

Lamine belongs to the elite among kora players. His music is a unique crossover between mandinka traditions, jazz, worldmusic and virtuosic improvisations.

Lamine Cissokho performs on international stages worldwide as has collaborated with among others:
Ballake Sissoko (Mali/France)
Ian Carr (England/Sweden)
Mamadou Dembele (Burkina)
Ibou Calebasse (Senegal)

Albums:
2017 – Kora+1
2014 – Sama Tilo
2011 – Pakao