Seckou Keita – Homeland Band
Music (world music, international)
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Venue 72The Queen's Hall - Queen's Hall
- 20:30
- Aug 9
- 1 hour 50 minutes
- Country: Senegal
- Group: Seckou Keita – Homeland Band
- Warnings and additional info: None
- Accessibility: May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
- Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
- Policy applies to: Children under 1 year
Description
Nicknamed 'the Hendrix of the Kora', Seckou is celebrated for his ingenious tunings and virtuosity. He formed his Senegalese eight-piece band in 2020 and they’ve been lifting audiences to their feet and leaving them buzzing ever since! Backing the kora are the dynamic, uplifting and hypnotic rhythms of bass (Modou Gueye), percussion (Kemo Cissokho), drums (Matar N'Diongue), keyboard (Moussa N'Gom) and extraordinary vocals (Seckou, Korka Dieng, Binta Suso). Dieng, one of Senegal's best known singers is renowned for her versatility and distinctive vocals. The line-up is completed by Moustapha Gaye, lead guitarist for Youssou n'Dour.Please note that while all media gallery content is provided by verified members of the event, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society does not review or approve this content before it is posted. Reports of inappropriate content or copyright infringement can be directed to [email protected].
General venue access
- Accessible entry: with ramp access into the venue, and from there all facilities are accessible. There is 3 steps from road to pavement - if a companion flags the attention of our staff, we'll be happy to assist in lifting any particularly heavy assisted mobility apparatus.
- Stairs: 2 - 5
Wheelchair access type: Permanent Ramp
Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info
How and when to make an access booking
- Phone: +44 (0)131 226 0002
- Email: [email protected]
- Textphone: +44 (0)7860 018 299
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- Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
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- Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance
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