Solo Cissokho
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Solo Cissokho |
| Born | 1963 Ziguinchor, Casamance |
| Origin | Senegal |
| Died | May 4, 2019 Oslo, Norway |
| Genres | Jazz, Mbalax, World |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Kora, Djembe, Guitar, Bass, Vocals |
| Years active | 1995–2019 |
| Associated acts | Ellika & Solo, Jalikunda, Cissokho System |
Solo Cissokho (1963 – May 4, 2019) was a Norwegian/Senegalese Jazz and Mbalax musician known for playing the Kora. Born into a Senegalese griot family in Ziguinchor, Casamance, Solo continued the family tradition of Kora playing at a young age.
Biography
Solo Cissokho, born Solo Cissokho in 1963, hailed from a family of musicians, including like Kausu Kouyate and Seckou Keita. In his early years, he learned to play the Kora, mastering additional instruments like Djembe, Guitar, and Bass. His musical journey led him to France and England before settling in Norway in 1995.[1]
In 1996, Cissokho recorded the album Frå Senegal til Setesdal with Kouame Sereba, Kirsten Bråten Berg, and Bjørgulv Straume. A significant turning point occurred in 1998 when an impromptu collaborative session with Swedish folk musician Ellika Frisell resulted in the album Tretakt Takissaba, winning the BBC World Music Award for Boundary Crossing.[2][3][4]
He formed 'Jalikunda Cissokho' with other family members including his nephew Modou. They toured across the UK and released an album.[citation needed]
Cissokho contributed to various musical projects, including the group Combination's 2002 titular album. He collaborated with artists like Ellika Frisell and participated in diverse projects, showcasing his versatility in genres ranging from world music to jazz.[citation needed]
Discography
Albums
- Alal (1998)
- Tretakt Takissaba with Ellika Frisell (2002)
- Abaraká! Tack! - with Ellika Frisell (2005)
- Now with Ellika Frisell and Rafael Sida (2013)
- Contrebande with Den Fule (2013)
- Solo & Indrė with Indrė Jurgelevičiūtė (2015)
Collaborative Works
- Frå Senegal til Setesdal]] with Miki N'Doye Orchestra - (1997)
- Joko (2002) with Miki N'Doye Orchestra (2002)
- Combonations (2002)
- Lindiane with Jalikunda Cissokho - (2002)
- Sangen Om Yebo with Geirr Lystrup - (2002)
- Awards For World Music (2003)
- Fulanimesse with Mannskoret Herrer and Terje Baugerød - (2005)
- Dunya with ComboNations (2017)
References
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