Program Type:
Music, Dance & FilmAge Group:
Adults- Registration is required for this event.
- Registration is no longer available for this event.
Program Description
Event Details
Experience the captivating sounds of West Africa in Mahwah! Join Sean Gaskell as he performs on the kora, a 21-stringed West African harp. With years of extensive training under the guidance of renowned masters like Moriba Kuyateh, the late Malamini Jobarteh in Gambia, and Cisskho and Mamadou Cissokho in Senegal, Gaskell brings a deep knowledge of this ancient instrument. Traditionally played by oral historians called griots, the kora preserves songs that carry an 800-year legacy dating back to the founding of the Mande Empire. Gaskell has shared his musical talents at over 300 libraries and numerous schools, colleges, and universities across the United States and Canada. Don’t miss this unique cultural experience!
Disclaimer(s)
Concert Seating Etiquette
Seating for concert events will begin at 1:30PM for registered and checked-in guests. Waitlisted individuals and walk-ins will be admitted starting at 1:45PM, if seating is still available. Concerts will begin promptly at 2PM, at which time the doors will be closed. Latecomers will be seated during a break in the program so as not to interrupt the performance.
Registration Required
Registration is required for this event. Registration opens for Mahwah library cardholders four weeks before the date of the event. If you don't have a card, visit the Library to sign up today. Our neighbors are welcome to register two weeks before the event.