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"Come witness the celestial sounds of the kora in Bristol’s alternative farming community hideaway. Suntou Susso draws on his deep Griot heritage to communicate the oral history of his people and universal messages of peace through exquisite lute-like melodies and radiant vocals."
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A gig on Thursday 17th July. The event starts at 19:00.
Stories in the Shavings concert series brought to you by Bristol Tree Craft.
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Bristol Tree Craft is a community organisation using nature-based craft activities to tackle poor mental health and encourage environmental stewardship. We run free-to-access programmes to empower young people at risk, refugees/asylum-seekers and adults recovering from addiction - in every case using the joys of being creative in nature to help them learn, connect and thrive.
All profits from these concerts directly support our work!
By booking a ticket to one of our gigs, you’re making a real difference to local communities.
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Suntou Susso is from The Gambia and was born a Griot. His primary instrument, the kora is a harp-lute with 22 strings and is unique to the Griots of the Mandinka people. Coming from a 700-year-old tradition, Griots play an important cultural role as peacekeepers and oral historians, transmitting and preserving a people's culture through the generations using song, music and poetry.
Since the release of his self-written debut album, Kanéfonyo (Never Give Up) in 2022, Suntou's career has gained serious momentum and he is an in-demand and charismatic performer. He performs frequently as a solo artist playing traditional kora; or leading his six-piece band whose music is rooted in Mandinka musical traditions whilst strongly infused with jazz, funk and soul; or as part of a folk duo that blends British and Gambian musical traditions, among other impressive collaborations and projects. Suntou’s musical abilities are considered unique for his generation.
Suntou's family includes some of the world’s most highly respected West African musicians including Seckou Keita, Solo Cissokho and Mamudou Susso.
Songlines
Kanéfonyo album - “Explosion in Sound”
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Location: Bristol Tree Craft CIC, Glenfrome Road, BS16 1BQ.
(detailed arrival instructions sent out before the gig to ticket holders)
Doors Open at 7:00PM
Starts at 8:00PM
Geppetto's Pizza will be serving you the finest sourdough experience with real wood-fired pizzas, all your Geppetto's classics — and even some new flavours! Open from 5pm – 9:30pm in the Bridge Farm courtyard.
We will run a fully licensed bar supported by Bristol Beer Factory's Brew2Give scheme. Music session around the fire after the show, so (if you feel inclined) bring your instruments to join in the tunes!
Close Midnight.
Entry requirements: no age restrictions (under 18s to be accompanied by an adult over 21yrs, 1:1 ratio)
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Bristol Tree Craft is a community organisation using nature-based craft activities to tackle poor mental health and encourage environmental stewardship. We run free-to-access programmes to empower young people at risk, refugees/asylum-seekers and adults recovering from addiction - in every case using the joys of being creative in nature to help them learn, connect and thrive.
All profits from these concerts directly support our work!
By booking a ticket to one of our gigs, you’re making a real difference to local communities.
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Suntou Susso is from The Gambia and was born a Griot. His primary instrument, the kora is a harp-lute with 22 strings and is unique to the Griots of the Mandinka people. Coming from a 700-year-old tradition, Griots play an important cultural role as peacekeepers and oral historians, transmitting and preserving a people's culture through the generations using song, music and poetry.
Since the release of his self-written debut album, Kanéfonyo (Never Give Up) in 2022, Suntou's career has gained serious momentum and he is an in-demand and charismatic performer. He performs frequently as a solo artist playing traditional kora; or leading his six-piece band whose music is rooted in Mandinka musical traditions whilst strongly infused with jazz, funk and soul; or as part of a folk duo that blends British and Gambian musical traditions, among other impressive collaborations and projects. Suntou’s musical abilities are considered unique for his generation.
Suntou's family includes some of the world’s most highly respected West African musicians including Seckou Keita, Solo Cissokho and Mamudou Susso.
Songlines
Kanéfonyo album - “Explosion in Sound”
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---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Location: Bristol Tree Craft CIC, Glenfrome Road, BS16 1BQ.
(detailed arrival instructions sent out before the gig to ticket holders)
Doors Open at 7:00PM
Starts at 8:00PM
Geppetto's Pizza will be serving you the finest sourdough experience with real wood-fired pizzas, all your Geppetto's classics — and even some new flavours! Open from 5pm – 9:30pm in the Bridge Farm courtyard.
We will run a fully licensed bar supported by Bristol Beer Factory's Brew2Give scheme. Music session around the fire after the show, so (if you feel inclined) bring your instruments to join in the tunes!
Close Midnight.
Entry requirements: no age restrictions (under 18s to be accompanied by an adult over 21yrs, 1:1 ratio)
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