Seckou Keita

About Seckou Keita

Seckou Keita is a renowned Kora virtuoso who stands as a luminary amongst African traditional musicians. Hailing from Southern Senegal, his journey from a gifted child to a globally recognised musician has been nothing short of remarkable. Dubbed as "the Hendrix of the Kora'', Seckou's innovative approach and exceptional skill constantly pushes the boundaries of what the instrument can achieve. With a discography boasting 14 critically-acclaimed albums cumulating over 25 million streams on Spotify alone, and a collection of prestigious awards, including multiple BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, he always leaves an indelible mark on the music scene. After the success of ‘African Rhapsodies’, Seckou Keita surprises his audience with an unexpected pop turn! His forthcoming album ‘Homeland’, due to be released this October (Hudson Records), heralds a bold new direction for the kora virtuoso, who continues to challenge tradition by bridging musical genres to create a unique and compelling sound, embracing urban and hip-hop. Seckou and his Homeland Band will be kicking off this fresh new project with a UK tour this summer! For the first time in ten years, Seckou will be playing his Kora standing up - a tradition set by his uncle and mentor, the late Solo Cissokho - and take on the part of bandleader, fronting an electrifying six-piece band of influential Senegalese musicians.