Ballaké Sissoko and Derek Gripper

Two Virtuosos, One Unforgettable Night!

“[Gripper’s] playing has a depthless beauty.” -Songlines Magazine

“It’s hard to imagine a more impressive and passionate rendering of Malian music on classical guitar.”- Afropop Worldwide

“[Ballaké Sissoko] is one of the most important musicians of his generation.” -The Aga Khan Development Network

Malian kora master Ballaké Sissoko and South Africa’s premier classical guitarist, Derek Gripper, reunite on the Barclay stage to recreate their acclaimed 2022 performances in Paris and London… [See website for full description]