Ablaye Cissoko live in Metz

Experience Ablaye Cissoko live on July 15th

Ablaye Cissoko will perform at Chapelle Sainte-Blandine in Metz, France on July 15, 2026. Cissoko is a Senegalese kora player and vocalist whose music blends traditional Mandinka sounds with influences from jazz, blues, and Latin music. His performances often feature intricate kora melodies alongside vocals in Mandinka and French, exploring themes of cultural heritage and contemporary life. He is known for his virtuosic playing and storytelling through song.

Chapelle Sainte-Blandine is a historic chapel located within the Centre Pompidou-Metz museum complex. Originally built in the 13th century as part of the former Benedictine abbey of Saint-Vincent, it underwent significant alterations during the 18th century in the Baroque style. The chapel served various functions throughout its history, including as a hospital chapel and a storage space before being integrated into the museum's architecture when the Centre Pompidou-Metz opened in 2010. Its acoustics are considered particularly well-suited to chamber music and solo performances due to its stone construction and relatively intimate size.