Renowned Kora virtuoso, Seckou Keita, will be performing at The Acorn on Sunday, August 18.

Dubbed as “the Hendrix of the Kora”, Seckou’s innovative approach and exceptional skill constantly pushes the boundaries of what the instrument can achieve. He stands as a luminary amongst African traditional musicians.

With a discography boasting 14 critically-acclaimed albums cumulating more than 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.

Seckou will surprise his audience with ‘Homeland’ by taking them on a journey from past to present. Once again, he bridges musical genres, blending traditional rhythms and modern compositions to create a unique sound, embracing afro-pop, urban and hip-hop.

In this upcoming opus, Seckou explores identity, sense of belonging and questions the very idea of home, influenced by his own relationship with both the UK homeland and his native country Senegal.

Transitional musical poetry written and delivered by award winning poets and rap artists from the UK and Senegal will be woven into the music, shaping a one of a kind live experience.

For the first time in ten years, Seckou will be playing his Kora standing up. Backed by an electrifying six-piece band of influential Senegalese musicians including drummer Matar N’Diongue, percussionist Kémo Cissokho, keyboardist Moussa N’Gom, guitarist Moustapha Gaye, bassist Modou Gueye, and vocalist Korka Dieng, this promises to be an explosive live show.

This line-up, enhanced by Seckou’s magical 22-string Kora and soulful vocals, is the ultimate African pop music act and brings a new colour to the genre in its most literal sense. In a blend of acoustic and electronic sounds, ‘Homeland’, the show, will certainly keep the audience stand up and dance

To book tickets to this performance, visit: theacornpenzance.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173654165