Program Description
Event Details
Join us for a musical performance by Sean Gaskell on the kora—a 21-stringed West African harp. The kora is traditionally played by oral historians known as Griots. Many songs featured on the kora preserve an 800-year history dating back to the founding of the Mande empire.
About the Performer: Gaskell studied under the extensive instruction of Moriba Kuyateh and the late Malamini Jobarteh in Gambia, and both Youssoupha Cissokho and Mamadou Cissokho in Senegal. He has presented adult, youth and family programs at over 400 libraries and a multitude of k-12 schools, colleges, universities and assisted living facilities throughout the United States and Canada.
This program is for ages 5 and up. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited. First come, first served.
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Accompanying Adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult at this program.