# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Captivating String Virtuosos - Ballaké Sissoko & Derek Gripper / Maryna Krut in Abu Dhabi
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 14 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 14 Nov, 2025 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: .	Experience a sublime evening of cross-boundary music, blending traditions from Mali, South Africa, and Ukraine.
 
Malian virtuoso Ballaké Sissoko, the world’s preeminent kora player, joins South African leading guitarist Derek Gripper to weave a new African string theory through Mandé music and classical guitar. 
 
Adding to this rich tapestry, Ukrainian artist Maryna Krut brings her powerful voice and bandura, infusing her country’s traditional sounds with touches of jazz and contemporary influences.
 
An extraordinary meeting of cultures, instruments, and artistry awaits.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/abu-dhabi/captivating-string-virtuosos-ballaké-sissoko-and-derek-gripper-maryna-krut-in-abu-dhabi/2600028787826743
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, meetups, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 52.5, currency: AED

## Event venue details

- **city**: Abu Dhabi
- **state**: AZ
- **country**: United Arab Emirates
- **location**: The Red Theater, The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi
- **lat**: 24.5234090
- **long**: 54.4358810
- **full address**: The Red Theater, The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi, The Red Theater, Saadiyat Marina District Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Captivating String Virtuosos - Ballaké Sissoko & Derek Gripper / Maryna Krut in Abu Dhabi being held?
  - **A:** Captivating String Virtuosos - Ballaké Sissoko & Derek Gripper / Maryna Krut in Abu Dhabi takes place on Fri, 14 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 14 Nov, 2025 at 08:00 pm at The Red Theater, The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi, The Red Theater, Saadiyat Marina District Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Captivating String Virtuosos - Ballaké Sissoko & Derek Gripper / Maryna Krut in Abu Dhabi?
  - **A:** Tickets for Captivating String Virtuosos - Ballaké Sissoko & Derek Gripper / Maryna Krut in Abu Dhabi start from AED 53 per person.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Captivating String Virtuosos - Ballaké Sissoko & Derek Gripper / Maryna Krut in Abu Dhabi is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Abu Dhabi, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Captivating String Virtuosos - Ballaké Sissoko & Derek Gripper / Maryna Krut in Abu Dhabi sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.