Ablaye Cissoko live in Lyon

Experience Ablaye Cissoko live on November 12th

Ablaye Cissoko will perform in Lyon, France on November 12, 2026. Cissoko is a Senegalese kora player and vocalist known for his interpretations of traditional Mandinka music blended with jazz and contemporary influences. His musical style frequently features intricate kora melodies, layered percussion, and vocals in Mandinka, French, and sometimes English. He often explores themes of spirituality, social commentary, and personal narrative within his compositions. Cissoko comes from a long lineage of griots – hereditary musicians and storytellers in West African culture – and his playing reflects this deep connection to tradition.

Lyon is a city situated in east-central France, historically significant as a Roman settlement (Lugdunum) founded in 43 BC. It served as a major administrative and commercial center during the Roman Empire. Throughout the Middle Ages and Renaissance, Lyon flourished as a prominent silk weaving center, becoming renowned for its *canuts* (silk workers). The city’s historic districts – Vieux Lyon (Old Lyon), a UNESCO World Heritage site – showcase Renaissance architecture alongside Roman ruins.