Preview: Diabel Cissokho – Tambacunda Express Album Launch @ Rich Mix (London, 29th June 2016)
Tambacounda is one of the richest and liveliest cultural cities of Senegal. Musically, it can be considered as one of the hubs of the country, harbouring a centuries-old tradition and having given birth to some remarkable djembe players. The city is also the place where Diabel Chissoko grew up and his primary source of inspiration. That’s why the multi-instrumentalist decided to dedicate his upcoming release to his hometown.
On the 29th of June, he will introduce the Rich Mix audience to Tambacounda Express, his fourth album and (as its name easily suggests) a musical journey on the Dakar-Niger railway. The work, like Diabel’s sound, embraces influences from all over West Africa: alongside the Senegalese Mandinka tradition, it is possible to sense Malian, Guinean, Nigerian and even Moroccan references. There won’t be a better way to hop on the Tambacounda Express than boarding at its station of departure in East London.
You will also be accompanied by gifted fellow passengers like the exquisite Italian-Sudanese talent Amira Kheir and Mohamed Gueye & The Djembe African Dance Group with their Senegalese exuberant sabar and djembe rhythms and dance moves.
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