SOLD OUT!
Crocodile River Music is thrilled to bring Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba to Worcester on February 18!
Tickets are free and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. A limited amount of wheelchair accessible seating can be made available upon request when reserving your tickets. Reserve your tickets below.
Bassekou Kouyate is a master of the ngoni, a stringed instrument with a rich history in West African music and an ancestor of the modern banjo. His intricate fingerpicking and soulful vocals have captivated audiences worldwide, earning him BBC Radio awards, a Kora Award, and numerous accolades, including 2 Grammy nominations. Over the course of his 40 year career, he has released 5 albums, performed at major festivals and on prestigious stages around the world, and collaborated with many notable artists including Tourmani Diabaté, Bela Fleck, and Sir Paul McCartney.
Ngoni Ba, Kouyate's ensemble, features a dynamic lineup of musicians who bring their own unique talents to the group's sound. Together, they create a mesmerizing blend of African blues, Mali groove, and indie rock, infusing each performance with infectious energy and raw emotion.
These world-class musicians are ready to transport you to the heart of Mali - we hope you’ll join us!
Crocodile River Music presents Bassekou Kouyate + Ngoni Ba
When: Sunday, February 18, 2024. Doors open at 6pm, concert begins at 7pm. Add to your calendar: Google Calendar ICS
Tickets: Free, though donations are graciously encouraged in advance through our Donations page or at the concert. Reserve your tickets below!
Where: Boroughs Theater in The Prior Performing Arts Center at the College of the Holy Cross. 1 College Street, Worcester, MA | view on Google Maps
Parking: Free visitor parking for the concert is available in front of The Prior and within the Holy Cross campus. This detailed PDF map shows parking options available on the campus, The Prior is #45.
Read the press release here.
February 9 update: this concert at capacity! Sign up below to join the waitlist.
To cancel or modify an existing RSVP, please email Info@CrocodileRiverMusic.org.