Concert: Ballaké Sissoko and Piers Faccini

{"title":"Concert: Ballak\u00e9 Sissoko and Piers Faccini","description":"The musical collaboration between London folk songwriter Piers Faccini and Malian kora virtuoso Ballak\u00e9 Sissoko traces back nearly 20 years to when they first met at the Label Bleu record company. Faccini, passionate about African music, and Sissoko, an heir to the Mandingo tradition, formed a fascinating dialogue that has deepened over time. Their exchange transcends cultural clich\u00e9s, emphasizing the importance of learning and understanding each other's musical languages.\n\nIn 2020, after reconnecting at the N\u00f8 F\u00f8rmat label, their collaboration flourished. Sissoko invited Faccini to sing on his album \u003Cem\u003EDjourou\u003C\/em\u003E, and Faccini composed \u003Cem\u003EThe Fire Inside\u003C\/em\u003E for the duo. This led to the decision to record a full album together, which is set for release in early 2025, featuring Faccini on guitar and Sissoko on kora.","start_date":"2025-06-05","end_date":"2025-06-05","date":"Thursday 5 June, 20:00","timings":[{"timing_start_date":"20250605T180000Z","timing_end_date":"20250605T190000Z"}]}