Ballaké Sissoko with Vincent Peirani and Vincent Segal

Mar 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM · Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre, Somerville, MA Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre, Somerville, MA

Mar 25

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Vincent Peirani

Born in Nice, jazz accordionist Vincent Peirani blends jazz-pop with African & flamenco influences; known for Living Being Quintet & Jokers; played with Youn Sun Nah, Michel Portal, Émile Parisien.

Ballaké Sissoko

Malian kora master Ballaké Sissoko is known for his innovative style and global collaborations. Rising to fame with Toumani Diabaté on 1999's "New Ancient Strings," he formed the group 3MA and frequently partnered with cellist Vincent Ségal. Notable albums include "Musique de Nuit" and "Les Egarés." Sissoko's diverse collaborations span genres from rock to classical, with artists like Ludovico Einaudi and Rokia Traoré.