Mandé Sila Live @ Levon Helm Studio
Mandé Sila
The concert was recorded on 23 November 2024 at the legendary Levon Helm Studio in Woodstock (New York State).
The project
"Mandé Sila" feat. Habib Koité, Aly Keita, Lamine Cissokho & Mama Koné
Mandé Sila is the new acoustic project created around Habib Koité. He is accompanied by ‘magic balafon’ Aly Keïta (Côte d'Ivoire) and Lamine Cissokho (Senegal) on the Kora.
Malian Habib Koité, one of Africa's most popular and recognised musicians, is a modern troubadour who captivates audiences with his musicality, wit and wisdom.
Senegalese kora player Lamine Cissokho is the descendant of a famous family of griots whose traditions date back to the 14th century.
Aly Keïta from Côte d'Ivoire is world-renowned for his mastery of the balafon, his impressive virtuosity and his unique sound,
Three virtuoso artists bound together by the same cultural heritage, a melting pot that inspires their compositions and sublimates the revival of the genre.
The trio will be joined on stage by Habib's long-time percussionist , Mama KONE ( Djembe, calabash, electronic pad), who has also performed with Eric Bibb.