The Griot

The Griot is a feature-length documentary about Ablaye Cissoko

Ablaye Cissoko

Ablaye Cissoko is a musician from Senegal, who plays the kora. His show is called "Le Griot Rouge" sounds about the legend of the man who has created the kora. During this performance, Ablaye Cissoko transmits with smoothness, grace and intelligence the values of a generous tradition and sings...

, a Senegalese master singer and Kora player, determined to preserve his thousand-year-old tradition. Once the oral historians of West Africa, today Griots play their sacred songs in hotel lobbies. Ablaye’s dream is to have a thriving cultural center where children can come to learn the traditions of their forefathers.

Director, Writer, Producer: Volker Goetze

Director of Photography: Sanne Kurz

Writer: Leslie Mulkey

Editing: Victor Kanefksy

Additional Editing: Marie Planqouis

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