Indian Raga Meets West African Kora: A Unique Collaboration between Manish Pingle and Lamine Cissokho
Experience a mesmerizing fusion of traditions as Indian raga intertwines with West African kora music in this captivating duet featuring two masterful string instrumentalists.
Manish Pingle from India explores innovative techniques on his Indian slide guitar, the Mohan Veena, pushing boundaries with his creative string arrangements and playing styles. Lamine Cissokho from Senegal, with a long and illustrious career, has toured globally and performed in diverse musical collaborations.
In 2019, the duo recorded the album New Continents, released on vinyl by Sing a Song Fighter. Composing the music together, they created a harmonious blend that bridges continents and invites listeners on a sonic journey of discovery. The album title symbolizes their exploration of new musical landscapes.
Lamine Cissokho: Kora
Manish Pingle: Mohan Veena (Indian slide guitar)
Spotify: Listen to New Continents
Live: Toubaka / Lori
Live: Concert at Moriska Paviljongen, Malmö
Web Lamine: Lamine Cissokho
Web Manish: Manish Pingle