Movie Screening: Kora Tales (12pm and 7pm)

We’re excited to host Kora master Ballake Sissoko along with Derek Gripper on March 29th. To build excitement for this amazing upcoming concert, we’re screening “Kora Tales”, a fantastic documentary providing some insight into the work of this musician. Please join us for this free movie screening, hosted at 12pm and 7pm on Tuesday, March 12th. See below for more info and RSVP below!

Original title: Ballaké Sissoko, une histoire de Kora

Directed by Lucy Durán & Laurent Benhamou

Duration 52:36’ | French and Bamanankan with French and English subtitles

The story of the kora, one of Africa’s most iconic and virtuosic instruments, is told here on film. Ballaké Sissoko, the award-winning musician from Mali, takes us on a unique journey in search of the origins and development of the 21-string harp, through legend, history, tradition, and innovation.

Production Country, Year France, 2023

Produced by Oléo Films and Mad Minute Music

Producers Corinne Serres and Samuel Thiebaut

Executive Producer Marcelo Bueno

Director of Photography Laurent Benhamou

Sound Marie-Clotilde Chéry

Editor Rémi Crépeau