Description

Suntou Susso is a multi-instrumentalist: kora player, percussionist, singer and composer from The Gambia. Born a griot in the 700-year old tradition of the kora (a harp-lute with 22 strings) unique to the Mandinka people. As part of this musical tradition Suntou has a unique societal role as oral historian whilst transmitting and preserving a people's culture through the generations in song, music and poetry.

Suntou's family includes some of the world's most highly respected West African musicians. His musical abilities are outstanding and he is an in-demand and charismatic performer, attracting attention as soon as he arrived on the UK music scene. As well as sell-out tours with his full band, Suntou is much in demand for his solo shows which have included The Nest Collective Camp fire Club, How the Light Gets In, Greenbelt Festival, Sidmouth Folk Festival and Sofar Sounds.

This event is part of Tinners Moon Festival 2024. For more about this see

Description

Ashburton Arts Centre is a community-owned and run place where the arts of all kinds happen.

It opened in 2018 in the town's old Methodist Church. Come see world-class live music, theatre, etc plus local performers, classes and community events.

15 West Street,

Ashburton,

Devon,

England,

TQ13 7DT.

07980 680052