Global Notes: In “Chamber Music,” a blend of African and Western traditions

Global Notes: In “Chamber Music,” a blend of African and Western traditions
Vincent Segal (left) plays the cello and Ballake Sissoko plays the kora.
Global Notes: In “Chamber Music,” a blend of African and Western traditions
Vincent Segal (left) plays the cello and Ballake Sissoko plays the kora.

Global Notes: In “Chamber Music,” a blend of African and Western traditions

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Radio M host Tony Sarabia joins Jerome for another edition of Global Notes, Worldview’s weekly look at what’s happening in the world of music. This week they explore the quiet side of African music with the featured album titled “Chamber Music.” It’s a collaboration between Malian kora player Ballake Sissoko and French cellist Vincent Segal.

Artist: Ballake Sissoko and Vincent Segal

Album: Chamber Music

Tracks:

Chamber Music
Houdesti
Histoire de Molly
Regret - à Kader Barry
Mako Mady