Kaouding Cissoko's solo debut
Kora Revolution focuses on the versatility of the performer and the instrument. As Senegal's leading African lute-harp player and a key member of
Baaba Maal's band,
Cissoko expands the kora's range and blends Latin and jazz elements with traditional West African music. His family backs him on most of the album's tracks, playing djembe, tama, balafon and acoustic bass and guitar. They also contribute vocals, as does Maal, making
Kora Revolution as much a celebration of family and friends as it is an exploration of contemporary African music. ~ Heather Phares