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Basiru Suso plays the Kora, which has been a part of the African music culture for more than 600 years, a 21 string body and neck instrument sounding similar to a harp. In the past the instrument was used for social celebrations such as weddings and christenings. The Griot is the name of an African kora musician and storyteller and an important advisor for the kings and priests.
Basiru Suso received his initial teachings from The Griots of the Suso family in Gambia and continued his musical studies at Institut National des Arts in Bamako, Mali. Basiru came to Denmark in 1997 and has played with renowned musicians such as Jorge Degas, Palle Mikkelborg, Moussa Diallo…
Basiru Suso has performed live at festivals in Denmark (Roskilde 2003, 2005 and 2006) and throughout Europe, in eastern countries like Indonesia and Pakistan to name a few. With his previous album “Kouma” Basiru Suso was nominated for the Danish World Music Awards in 2007. “The World Alive” includes 10 meditative and chanting tunes will be available on major and minor digital outlets around the world. Basiru Suso is a professional musician, story teller and has lived in Denmark since 1997. He was born in Gambia and brought up in Mali. Like all “griots,” the Suso family have been accomplished and renowned for their kora playing for generations in West Africa.
The kora is a harp like instrument with 21 strings which dates back at least 600 years. It is often played at traditional ceremonies, like weddings and christenings. Basiru plays world music, West African music, teaches African dance and is a story teller in the African tradition. He gives concerts at schools, institutions, libraries, festivals, private parties and concert halls.
Basiru Suso received his initial teachings from The Griots of the Suso family in Gambia and continued his musical studies at Institut National des Arts in Bamako, Mali. Basiru came to Denmark in 1997 and has played with renowned musicians such as Jorge Degas, Palle Mikkelborg, Moussa Diallo…
Basiru Suso has performed live at festivals in Denmark (Roskilde 2003, 2005 and 2006) and throughout Europe, in eastern countries like Indonesia and Pakistan to name a few. With his previous album “Kouma” Basiru Suso was nominated for the Danish World Music Awards in 2007. “The World Alive” includes 10 meditative and chanting tunes will be available on major and minor digital outlets around the world. Basiru Suso is a professional musician, story teller and has lived in Denmark since 1997. He was born in Gambia and brought up in Mali. Like all “griots,” the Suso family have been accomplished and renowned for their kora playing for generations in West Africa.
The kora is a harp like instrument with 21 strings which dates back at least 600 years. It is often played at traditional ceremonies, like weddings and christenings. Basiru plays world music, West African music, teaches African dance and is a story teller in the African tradition. He gives concerts at schools, institutions, libraries, festivals, private parties and concert halls.