Taj Mahal calls Bassekou Kouyate “a genius and living proof that the blues comes from Mali.” He is the undisputed master of the ngoni (a traditional West African long-necked lute), made internationally famous by adding extra strings and using effects devices. With extraordinary dexterity, he creates soundscapes between blues, jazz, and traditional Malian music. In his griot program “Folo Djelia,” he reinterprets his parents' music, accompanied by his wife, the fantastic singer Amy Sacko. A concert with chamber music character that gets under your skin.