Artist:
Rokia Kone + Pankisi Ensemble
featuring Faris Ishaq
Venue:
RNCM Theatre, Concert Hall
Tickets:
From £15, Limited spaces
Join us for the Festival’s grand finale, featuring the powerful voices of Rokia Koné and Pankisi Ensemble as well as being immersed in the captivating sounds of the nay (flute). Experience the Sufi chants from the heart of Chechnya, paired with the deep, bluesy tones of the Malian griot tradition. This unforgettable and intimate performance will conclude our music and festival programme.

Rokia Koné is one of Mali’s most beloved artists and a member of the supergroup Les Amazones d’Afrique. Her debut album, created in collaboration with producer Jacknife Lee (known for his work with U2 and Taylor Swift), earned her widespread acclaim. Her music is deeply rooted in the rich tradition of griot storytelling, drawing from her ancestral heritage. She performs alongside guitar virtuoso Salif Koné and master percussionist Yahael Camara.

Pankisi Ensemble
is dedicated to preserving and developing the lesser-known vocal and instrumental traditions of Chechen music, which are rarely heard outside of their community. Their repertoire includes epic legends like “Illi,” Sufi religious chants, and even traditional love songs.

Faris Ishaq is a Palestinian nay master, percussionist, and composer. He charts unexplored territories with the nay, an ancient Middle Eastern flute dating back to 5000 B.C. Rooted in his Palestinian heritage and passion for the nay, Faris celebrates its cultural legacy in today’s modern musical landscape.
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Workshop
11:00 AM – 04:00 pm

Heaven & Earth

Saba shares her sacred visual language of geometry which is at the heart of her work inspiring her to produce
abstract, contemporary designs, paintings, murals and 3D installations.


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Artist
Saba Rifat
Venue
Manchester Museum
Tickets
Free admission Limited spaces