Ballaké Sissoko & Derek Gripper (VINYL LP)

Ballaké Sissoko & Derek Gripper (VINYL LP)Released May 10, 2024 In November 2022 world renowned kora player Ballak Sissoko and acclaimed guitarist Derek Gripper spend just three hours recording a wordless album together. The kora and guitar in the hands of masters a session where New Ancient Strings meets One Night On Earth.Musically we tested each other, says Sissoko, explaining that the most magical aspect of their initial encounter was the spontaneity of the whole thing. We have the

primordial and true to their own style and fiercely DIY ethic

he sat down in his form of church-on planes and in beds-and wrote what would become his first true concept-album: the lavish

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particularly Float in Aesop’s case

the leaders are never one but a host of many

He performed up and down the continent

Ayanda Zalekile - electric bass

My Everything

A note from Lucas:

Haunted House

scorching blend of rock

Collectible album jacket with unique front and back cover art