Ablaye Cissoko Tickets

Ablaye Cissoko is a celebrated griot from Saint-Louis, Senegal, renowned for his virtuosic kora playing and expressive, cross-genre vocal delivery. With a career spanning collaboration with notable ensembles and a steady stream of touring across the United States and Europe, Ablaye brings a rich heritage of West African music together with contemporary sounds. This artist page highlights his biography, key discography highlights, and forthcoming tour information to help fans secure their seats with a trusted connection.

From early recognition with Sira, which reached the CMJ World Music Top 10 in January 2009, Ablaye has continued to push musical boundaries through collaborations with Volker Goetze, Constantinople, and Cyrille Brotto. Recent projects such as Djiyo (2025) on Ma Case Prod with Cyrille Brotto and Estuaire (2026), a joint project with Constantinople on Ma Case Records, showcase his ongoing innovation. Whether performing in intimate venues or larger festival stages, Ablaye Cissoko delivers performances that feel both deeply rooted and refreshingly global. For fans, secure your seats early—Ablaye’s live shows are a musical journey you won’t want to miss across cities like Brooklyn’s Roulette Intermedium and diverse European dates.