Voyage autour des cordes : l'univers musical d'Ablaye Cissoko
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Dans cet épisode, Makhtar Diop s’entretient avec le célèbre joueur de kora, Ablaye Cissoko. Ils explorent les richesses de la tradition mandingue qu’Ablaye mêle à la musique contemporaine et la transmission du savoir qui s'étend sur des années d'apprentissage dédiées à la maîtrise de la kora. Découvrez le parcours unique de ce virtuose de la musique qui l’a mené à jouer aux quatre coins du globe, ses initiatives visionnaires telles que le festival « Au tour des cordes » et l’échange culturel qu’il promeut.   A Voyage Through Strings: The Musical Universe of Ablaye Cissoko  In this episode, Makhtar Diop talks to renowned kora player Ablaye Cissoko. Together, they explore the rich tapestry of the Mandingue tradition that Ablaye seamlessly weaves into contemporary music, and the longstanding practice of kora apprenticeship, where knowledge is passed down over years of dedicated practice. Discover the unique journey of this musical virtuoso, which has seen him traverse the globe as he shares his craft through visionary initiatives to foster cultural exchange - including the "Au Tour Des Cordes" festival, among others. 
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