Seckou Keita Live in Garter Lane Arts Centre!
2026 marks Seckou Keita’s 30th year making music professionally. This 2027 event will showcase Seckou’s immense talent and repertoire along with some of his new works.
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 15 critically-acclaimed albums cumulating over 25 million streams on Spotify alone, and a collection of prestigious awards, including multiple BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, Seckou Keita has left an indelible mark on the music scene.
His solo show is a mesmerising mix of captivating melodies, joyous rhythms, uplifting vocals and contemplative instrumentals. An elegant display of virtuosity, natural connection with the audience and joy that will undoubtedly draw the audience in and take their breath away.
Seckou will play a program made of pieces from his most iconic albums including Mali (2002), Afro-Mandinka Soul (2006), Miro (2012), 22 Strings (2015), African Rhapsodies (2023) & Homeland (Chapter 1)
Reviews
“There is something uplifting and utterly contemplative about this music” – Sean Rafferty, BBC Radio 3
“Seckou Keita can be classed alongside the great Toumani Diabate as one of the adventurous masters of the kora” – The Guardian
“An absolutely magical sound” – Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2
You can follow Seckou Keita on instagram @seckoukeitamusic, on Facebook at seckoumusicofficial or on his website at seckoukeita.com
You can also check out his discography on spotify here
