Solo Cissokho | |
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 Solo Cissokho 2012 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Solo Cissokho 1963 (1963) Ziguinchor, Casamance |
| Origin | Senegal |
| Died | May 4, 2019(2019-05-04) (aged 55–56) Oslo, Norway |
| Genres | Jazz, Mbalax, World |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Kora, djembe, guitar, bass, vocals |
| Years active | 1995–2019 |
| Formerly of | Ellika & Solo, Jalikunda, Cissokho System |
Solo Cissokho (1963 – May 4, 2019) was aNorwegian/SenegaleseJazz andMbalax musician known for playing theKora. Born into aSenegalesegriot family inZiguinchor,Casamance, Solo continued the family tradition of Kora playing at a young age.
Solo Cissokho, born Solo Cissokho in 1963, hailed from a family of musicians, includingKausu Kouyate andSeckou Keita. In his early years, he learned to play the Kora, mastering additional instruments likeDjembe, Guitar, and Bass. His musical journey led him to France and England before settling in Norway in 1995.[1]
In 1996, Cissokho recorded the albumFrå Senegal til Setesdal withKouame Sereba,Kirsten Bråten Berg, andBjørgulv Straume. A significant turning point occurred in 1998 when an impromptu collaborative session withSwedish folk musician Ellika Frisell resulted in the albumTretakt Takissaba, winning the BBC World Music Award for Boundary Crossing.[2][3][4]
He formed 'Jalikunda Cissokho' which included members from the Cissokho family. They toured across the UK, and performed at notable events and festivals such asWomad and theGlastonbury Festival and released an album.[5]
Cissokho contributed to various musical projects and albums and has collaborated with artists like Ellika Frisell,Youssou N'Dour andAli Farka Touré,[6][7][8] showcasing his versatility in genres ranging from world music to Jazz.[citation needed]
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