Seckou Keita & The Homeland Band

Award-winning kora sensation Seckou Keita will be back on the road in 2025 with his Homeland band, an all-star line-up of Senegalese musicians, for a joyous and explosive live show!

“Seckou Keita can be classed alongside the great Toumani Diabate as one of the adventurous masters of the kora” – The Guardian

“There is something uplifting and utterly contemplative about this music”
– Sean Rafferty, BBC Radio 3

Seckou Keita is a renowned Kora virtuoso who stands as a luminary amongst African traditional musicians. Hailing from Southern Senegal, he has a discography boasting 15 critically-acclaimed albums and a collection of prestigious awards, including multiple BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.

With this show, Seckou’s magical 22-string kora is perfectly integrated into an electrifying set which often bursts into euphoric, percussive dance tracks infused with infectious rhythms. This show will move the audience emotionally and physically through a unique crossover sound, embracing Senegalese music, afro-pop, urban and hip-hop. Transitional musical poetry written and delivered by award-winning poets is beautifully woven into the music, making this a one-of-a- kind live experience.

“By the second number, the audience was on the move, dancing, singing, clapping, whooping, letting the rhythms guide their feet and smiles light their hearts.” – Songlines

• Over 60 millions streams since 2015
• More than 2000 shows in 60 countries
• Selected festivals include: Womad, Sydney Festival, BBC proms, Glastonbury, Tokyo Jazz, Jarasum Jazz Festival, Sauti Za Busara, Chicago World Festival, Montreal Jazz Festival, Tourcoing Jazz, Roskide Festival, Selam and many more.