Sean Gaskell will present an educational performance on the kora, a 21-stringed West African harp. Gaskell’s journey with the kora began in 2006, inspired by a performance by Kane Mathis. This experience led him to West Africa, where he studied under Moriba Kuyateh and the late Malamini Jobarteh in Brikama, Gambia. The kora, traditionally played by Griots (oral historians), features songs that encapsulate Mande society’s history, encompassing themes of war, love, and societal fabric.
Library Concert Series: Sean Gaskell, kora
05/10/2024
05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
EVENT DETAILS
Location:
Pitkin County Library
120 N Mill St
Aspen, CO 81611
United States
Admission Price: Free
Website: https://pitcolib.org/library-events/sean-gaskell-kora
Phone: 9704291933
Email: [email protected]