Known for his hypnotic performances of traditional Mandingo music, as well as for his cutting-edge musical encounters, kora (harp-lute) virtuoso Foday Musa Suso is a Mandingo griot (oral historian/praise singer) from Gambia who became the first kora player to establish himself in the US.
He has written many original compositions and collaborated, toured and recorded with Herbie Hancock, Jack DeJohnette, Ginger Baker, the Kronos Quartet, and the Mandingo Griot Society. Since the early 1990s, he has worked with Philip Glass, performing together at major venues throughout the world. In this program, Suso will perform both traditional and original works.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
SATURDAY OCTOBER 24th @ 8 PM
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Foday Musa Suso - Griot Music of West Africa
First Preview: Sep 29, 2015
Opening Date: Oct 24, 2015
Closing Date: Oct 25, 2015
Running Time: 01:25
Playing @
Roulette
509 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11217
Show Notes: 1 Intermission
Age Guidance: 13
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Full-price tickets:
$26.00 - $30.00
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$26 - Students/Seniors/Members
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“one of the most important griots from West Africa on kora”
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“one of the most important griots from West Africa on kora”
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“one of the most important griots from West Africa on kora”
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“one of the most important griots from West Africa on kora”
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Accessibility
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Restroom
All are gender neutral and ADA compliant -
Telephone
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Wheelchair Info
Roulette’s main floor is wheelchair accessible space via the ramp entrance on Atlantic Avenue. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be made in advance of the concert or event. Contact Box Office at (917) 267-0368
