Habib Koité, Aly Keïta, Lamine Cissokho

Now on sale!

By Music at 3S Artspace

Date and time

Starts on Thursday, November 21 · 8pm EST.

Location

3S Artspace

319 Vaughan St Portsmouth, NH 03801

Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

Habib Koité, Aly Keïta, Lamine Cissokho
Mandé Sila
Thursday, November 21
Doors 7pm / Show 8pm
All ages / Partially Seated

General Admission Standing Advance: $25
GA Standing Day of Show: $30
Reserved Seat Advance: $35 - $40
Reserved Seat Day of Show: $40 - $45

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*Member Presale is happening now until tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, May 24. Members at the $75 level and are emailed a promo code for early access to tickets. Not a Member? Sign up or renew: 3sarts.org/membership
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"[Habib Koité's] reputation as a guitar player has become almost mythical, combining rock and classical techniques with Malian tunings that make the guitar sound like a kora or ngoni." –The New York Times

"The biggest pop star of the West African nation of Mali." –Rolling Stone


Three standard-bearers of West African musical traditions come together to celebrate Mandé Sila: the way of the Mandingo empire, symbolizing languages, cultures, music, and the entire organology of West Africa.

One of Africa’s most popular and recognized musicians, Habib Koité is a modern troubadour with extraordinary appeal due to his musicianship, wit, and wisdom.

The Kora player Lamine Cissokho is the descendant of a famous griot family whose traditions date back to the 14th century, passing traditional pieces down from generation to generation.

Aly Keïta gained worldwide recognition for his mastery of the balafon, impressive virtuosity, and unique sound. Three virtuoso artists linked by the same cultural heritage; a melting pot that inspires their compositions and sublimates the renewal of the genre.

Joining the trio onstage will be Habib’s longtime percussionist, Mama KONE (Djembe, Calabash, electronic pad) who has also performed with Eric Bibb.


Thank you to our year-round Lead Sponsors: AC Hotel Portsmouth, The Brook Casino, Katzman Contemporary Projects, MacEdge, and Raka.

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3S Artspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit grounded in an unwavering appreciation for the vital role that contemporary arts play in the health of a community, both locally and globally. We believe that art has the power to transform individual lives, bridge divergent perspectives, and establish meaningful connections between and across communities.

Please consider adding on a donation to 3S during checkout while making your ticket purchase. Thank you for your support!

$25 – $45