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Kadialy Kouyate and band at University Hall

Kadialy Kouyate sat holding a kora.
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NTU Arts is delighted to welcome Senegalese kora virtuoso/singer Kadialy Kouyate and his talented band to University Hall, performing original music inspired by his West African griot roots. Pay what you decide for tickets!

  • From: Friday 12 April 2024, 7 pm
  • To: Friday 12 April 2024, 8 pm
  • Location: University Hall, NTU City Campus, 48 Shakespeare Street, Nottingham, NG1 4FQ
  • Cost: Pay what you decide
  • Booking deadline: Friday 12 April 2024, 7.00 pm
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Event details

We're delighted to welcome Senegalese kora virtuoso/singer Kadialy Kouyate and his talented band to University Hall, performing original music inspired by his West African griot roots.

Kadialy Koutaye and Sound Archive
Born into the great line of Kouyate griots in Southern Senegal, Kadialy Kouyate was clearly destined to become a musician. Kadialy draws on his West African heritage and its traditional songs to create his own mesmerising compositions.

With his UK-based band he blends melodious lines from the kora into a multi-layered tonal palette. Now well-established in London, Kadialy’s mesmerising kora playing and singing style have been welcomed in many prestigious venues including the Globe Theatre; Westminster Hall; the National Theatre; Royal Festival Hall; the British Museum; O2 Arena; Union Chapel; and WOMAD amongst others. He has given numerous BBC broadcasts – including performances on Radio 3’s World Routes and Charlie Gillett’s World of Music. In November 2008, Kadialy Kouyate represented the Kora for the first time at the 2do Festival Mundial Del Arpa in Paraguay.

Get a taste of what to expect on Kadialy Kouyate's YouTube channel.

Performance information

Doors: 6.30 pm
Performance: 7 pm
Running time: 1 hour
Age guidance: 7+, under 14s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+

Concert format and pricing
Our hour-long, bite-sized concerts are an ideal introduction to different genres of music – and with a recommended ticket price, you decide what you pay. Tickets are general admission with no reserved seating, ​so please ensure you tell us about any ​access requirements for you or your party at the time of booking. ​

Visit our University Hall concerts webpage to view the full series and venue information.

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Location details

Address:

University Hall
NTU City Campus
48 Shakespeare Street
 Nottingham
 NG1 4FQ

Parking:

Situated on the University’s City Campus, University Hall is a short walk from Nottingham city centre. Due to our central location we don’t have visitor parking available, but public transport will bring you almost to our door.

If you’re intending to park in the city centre, the closest (and largest) facilities to our City Campus are:

Travel Info:

Visitors travelling on the tram are advised to get off at the Nottingham Trent University stop on Goldsmith Street.

Visit our travel pages for campus maps and detailed information on how to get here.

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