[Sun 27 Oct]

Rokia Kone + Pankisi
Ensemble

featuring Faris Ishaq

Performance 07:00 pm

The Closing Chapter

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Artist:

Rokia Kone + Pankisi Ensemble
and introducing Faris Ishaq

Venue:

RNCM Theatre, Concert Hall
Running time 90mins

Tickets:

£20 Full Admission
£15 Concession for students and over 65s
Limited seating available, Recommended age 6+

Join us for the Festival’s grand finale, featuring the powerful voices of Rokia Koné and Pankisi Ensemble as well as being immersed in the captivating sounds of the nay (flute). Experience the Sufi chants from the heart of Chechnya, paired with the deep, bluesy tones of the Malian griot tradition. This unforgettable and intimate performance will conclude our music and festival programme.

‍Rokia Koné is one of Mali’s most beloved artists and a member of the supergroup Les Amazones d’Afrique. Her debut album, created in collaboration with producer Jacknife Lee (known for his work with U2 and Taylor Swift), earned her widespread acclaim. Her music is deeply rooted in the rich tradition of griot storytelling, drawing from her ancestral heritage. She performs alongside guitar virtuoso Salif Koné and master percussionist Yahael Camara.

Pankisi Ensemble is dedicated to preserving and developing the lesser-known vocal and instrumental traditions of Chechen music, which are rarely heard outside of their community. Their repertoire includes epic legends like “Illi,” Sufi religious chants, and even traditional love songs.
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Faris Ishaq is a Palestinian nay master, percussionist, and composer. He charts unexplored territories with the nay, an ancient Middle Eastern flute dating back to 5000 B.C. Rooted in his Palestinian heritage and passion for the nay, Faris celebrates its cultural legacy in today’s modern musical landscape.

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Venue

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Tickets

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