Live at B:Eats for Refugee Week with Seikou Susso
Celebrating Sanctuary’s (CSB) Birmingham Refugee Week Festival happens each year in June, celebrating the contribution and resilience of refugees in the UK, and sharing their stories, campaigns and culture. Throughout the week there will be music and arts events across the city.
In the lead up to our Refugee Week Takeover event on Saturday 24th, we are putting on 2 great musicians during the week at B:Eats Cafe in the Foyer at Symphony Hall
About The Artist
Wednesday 21st June 1-2pm
Seikou Susso (Gambia)
Seikou Susso is a master kora player from the Gambia. He comes from a long line of Griots (Oral historians) and is very proud to promote his culture through performances and storytelling, performing solo and as part of larger ensembles. Seikou has participated in many festivals, galas and melas. The distinct and unforgettable sound of the kora has had much success playing alongside some of Britain’s finest musicians. Seikou’s style of world music is adaptable to all occasions and he has performed at events such as the Edinburgh Harp Festival and the fields of Glastonbury. He has also worked with festivals and universities, giving taster sessions, performances and workshops in playing the kora.
Celebrating Sanctuary is supported by:
Arts Council England, Birmingham City Council,
The Saintbury Trust, The Harry Payne Foundation