When Sousou Hagberth Gottlow was a child, musicians from all over the world came to her parents' home in Höör, Skåne. One of them was Alagi Mbye, a kora player from Gambia. He sparked Sousou's interest in African music and several years ...See moreWhen Sousou Hagberth Gottlow was a child, musicians from all over the world came to her parents' home in Höör, Skåne. One of them was Alagi Mbye, a kora player from Gambia. He sparked Sousou's interest in African music and several years later became her choral teacher. Now, many years later, Sousou lives a life on two continents. Together with her husband, Maher Cissoko, she has her home in both Sweden and Senegal. Meet Maher and Sousou Cissoko in a concert from Vattenmöllan in Genarp and Dakar in Senegal. An experience where the rhythmic energy of the kora together with their naked singing style shapes music to remember. Written by
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