Ljubljana Castle Jazz Club welcomes the Guinean master Sekou Kouyaté, the inventor of the electrified kora, a 21-string West African instrument, and widely regarded as one of the world’s greatest virtuosos of this remarkable instrument.
Deeply rooted in West African musical traditions and influenced by contemporary blues, soul, funk, and jazz, Kouyaté bridges tradition and modern global music. His astonishing playing speed and innovative use of guitar effects pedals have earned him the nickname “The African Jimi Hendrix.” He is well known to Slovenian audiences, having performed extensively in the country with a Slovenian backing band and recorded two albums here: Dia and Live in MB.
Musicians: Sekou Kouyaté – kora, vocals Igor Leonardi – guitar Tadej Kampl – bass Lovro Bone – drums
Music genre: afro beat/jazz
The Ljubljana Castle Jazz Club is open from 7.00 pm to 11.00 pm. Live music commences at 8.00 pm.
Sponsor:
Sekou Kouyate. Foto: Urska Lukovnjak
Tickets
Admission: €11.00
Ticket sales: sale points at the Ljubljana Castle, Hostel Celica reception, the lower funicular station, www.ljubljanskigrad.si and all www.mojekarte.si sales points (including Petrol service stations, Kompas offices through Slovenia etc.). More info: 01 306 42 93 or info-center@ljubljanskigrad.si.
On the day of the concert, tickets can be purchased at the Entrance Pavilion and the lower funicular station until 8.45 pm. The concert ticket includes a return journey on the funicular, which operates until 11.00 pm on the day of the concert.
