Ballaké Sissoko - Nan Sira Madi | A COLORS SHOW

Celebrated Malian kora player Ballaké Sissoko graces the COLORS stage with a mesmerising performance of ‘Nan Sira Madi’.
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[@bintadembele6047]

Mad respect to COLORS for showcasing this huge artist.

[@COLORSxSTUDIOS]

🙏

[@no-rq7fp]

So freaking inclusive, they get extra points but lose some for being white :/

[@LOA-ui7zt]

@@no-rq7fp shut up man

[@ALEC-ep4sl]

@@no-rq7fp incel

[@no-rq7fp]

So many mad clowns here, can't accept that's the world we live in 🤡🤡🤡

[@RDCFemmes]

west africa is not just afrobeat: j'adore

[@issafula]

Yes ❤️

[@ibrahimkante6022]

Funny thing is what we call Afrobeat right now has nothing to do with what it actually is. There is nothing similar between Fela Kuti/Salif Keita's music and say Wizkid's or even Burna Boy's music. It's more like Afropop.

[@wordsbymaribeja1470]

@@ibrahimkante6022 Afrobeat vs Afrobeats, small difference but it's one that all the artists emphasise.

[@asquared5786]

@@ibrahimkante6022 You're wrong because thats Afrobeats there's a difference and thats the S

[@BrothaEnock]

You mean Afro pop because what is being played today has nothing to do with Afro beat lol

[@ibraonyoutube]

In addition to the employees at Colors, I would like to give a huge shout out to Paul Lorton, the sound engineer of Colors Studio. He is the person behind all the incredible, crisp audio we get on all these shows with no credit. Let's give him his flowers please

[@juanrojas7505]

THE SOUND IS IMPRESSIVE

[@matteoricci8494]

what an icon!!!

[@jul1an77]

wonderful sound!!!

[@kholisilenjovu3458]

The fact that that I'm not the only person who noticed

[@farisanwari777]

Damn the audio is cuhleannn even on my wimpy ahh phone speaker it sounds sublime

[@Jay_picassa]

I love traditional/classical African music. It’s something that’s just so peaceful and deeply connected and comforting to my soul. I love being African (Mandinka) and proud that the Kora is getting the recognition it deserves

[@user-ze7sj4qy6q]

this is awesome and the first i've ever heard of this instrument or style could u put me onto a few of ur personal favorites that are in this vein?

[@UNITEDAFRICANS-jm6rp]

@@user-ze7sj4qy6q Tumane Diabate From Mali and Jaliba Kuyate from Gambia.

[@evafeito5207]

​@@user-ze7sj4qy6qlisten to Mory Kanté or Djeli Moussa Diawara from Guinea Conakry, Toumani and Sidiki Diabate from Mali, Ablaye Sissoko from Senegal or Sokhna Jobarteh from Gambia!

[@rosemary-y4733]

he looks like a king ♥️

[@M.I.22]

I love this comment! 😍 My mom is from Mali, so I secretely feel a little honored too haha 😄😊 I always love to see people wear their traditional clothing, though I never labeled it like that, but I totally agree!

[@parveendosanjh7195]

Because he is sis x

[@Hashashin_Fidayin]

@@M.I.22 My first thought was, "He is very Regal"

[@manx748]

he's a king ;)

[@kayfox902]

He's a 70 something generation griot. Griots are storytellers and Kora players. So it's in this blood, he was made to do this.

[@Neftegna]

I love the sound of Kora instrument.

[@COLORSxSTUDIOS]

Exquisite

[@Dynsdead]

Heard it in the street once and I was bewitched. ❤️ (hope my English is good enough to make me understandable)

[@michaeljosephjackson9854]

@@Dynsdead Your english is awesome

[@GinaGodfrey]

@@Dynsdead bewitched - nice choice of word :) ❤️

[@miriamk1431]

Same. it is truly so beautiful

[@victoriayoung-odor5162]

Dude didn't look at the strings even once, what a legend. His face at times was like, "Impressed? Yeah me too lol"

[@davidakinmade3523]

Just in case you ever wondered what life in the ancient Mali empire of Africa sounded like, here you go. We are all welcome.

[@kamilsmara5450]

More artist like him please Colors 😍🇲🇱

[@macadam678]

Yes, way better than the woke generation "artists"!

[@risquezsunev1266]

Yes pleaseeee

[@XxQueenChristinaxX]

The African performances on here are some of my favorites. This was soothing, a bit therapeutic, and I also love the warm colors.

[@mo77en63]

Sevdaliza gurrl is here too :D

[@Abdoukarimm]

From Mali 🇲🇱

[@tenkamenin7715]

Africans underrate their cultures so much. Why must we struggle to find things like this? There should be a ‘classical’ African music channel or something to give these lost arts exposure growth and more life.

[@yanmon3769]

no fr there should beee!

[@TheNgk2012]

then make one

[@ignitespark9293]

They exist. Seek them out. Look to Mali.

[@teahgurl]

Music came to the first , that’s why 😂

[@admirekashiri9879]

It's not a struggle. If you know the names of the instruments you'll find various channels and videos with the music and also popular artists from the given regions and cultures.

[@lifeontheedge2444]

The sun is going down. I'm sitting in my garden and my daughter sends me this. No words needed just pure love and gratitude 💛

[@janaepatmon6035]

I hope you feel just as good then as you do now. Maybe even better ❤

[@fatousanyangmane3518]

Same my daughter send this to me and bring me in tears😢

[@nakasigarcia236]

A beautiful Rumi verse immediately comes to mind while listening to these chords. "Out beyond ideas of right and wrong, there is a field. I will meet you there."

[@LubulaAfritech]

Rumi quote on this comment section sooo much culture. I love it. Words for my heart music for my soul

[@fitzroyreid9491]

@@LubulaAfritech I know never thought I would see the day a Rumi quote on Colors wow 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@marielfechik2049]

One of my faaaavorites you’re so right

[@gracie99999]

My favorite of Rumi’s lines

[@MA-rf4hk]

Hhhh and while reading this beautiful rumi verse immediately my mind goes to these words "catch me outside, ****" sorry i couldnt help myself, much love hhhhhh

[@KeneLouca]

Après Fatoumata Diawara, voici une nouvelle fois un artiste malien. J'espère que tout cela permettra aux gens de voir le Mali autrement que par le prisme de la guerre qui fait si mal à un pays magnifique, peuplé d'artistes, de musiciens, bercés d'un art ancestral et fabuleux. J'aime le Mali pour y être allé déjà plusieurs fois, j'aime le Mali pour ce qu'il m'a donné, la foi en l'humanité.

[@iderayoub]

♥️

[@aboudia138]

L’ignorance tue ! Je dis que le Mali est le berceau de l’Afrique de l’ouest. Un pays plein de richesse, de culture et de tradition. De la part d’un sénégalais ❤️🇸🇳 🇲🇱

[@myriamcisse4814]

Et je suis tout à fait d’accord 😌 Paix et amour de la part d’une guinéenne 🇬🇳

[@fatoumatasisay998]

Pas que le mali l'empire mandingue et la gambie car la kora vient de la bas 😘

[@roxinha781]

Vive le Mali !!!!!!

[@Fizzyvibez]

As a fellow Malian I’m happy you’re showcasing more than one artist from this creative country

[@seanregehr4921]

This guy is dressed like a king and playing beautiful music with very skilled hands and makes it sound natural like breathing. What is not to love?

[@mannysantos6746]

This never gets old; I'm proud to be an African.

[@iiwokeup]

The way I felt his music on a spiritual level...so freaking talented.

[@KeneLouca]

You were African... ☺️

[@ridhaboughedda9173]

I'm from Algeria 🇩🇿 and I love this western African instrumental

[@inamib.9786]

Mali is not far from Algeria, you are cultural neighbors

[@weirdo4653]

​@@inamib.9786Algeria is North Africa

[@jennyannabelle9384]

⁠@@weirdo4653 But these two countries share the same border. Even if one is located in the west of Africa, and the other, in the North.

[@laconnaissance6273]

@@weirdo4653 North of Mali ( Kidal, Tombouctou …) and the south of Algeria ( Ahaggar , Timimoun , Touât …) are the Same people

[@gubbleguard9342]

By the look on his face, this man is communing with the gods. They’ve gathered hoping to meet him.

[@leanbeam1314]

Thank you COLORS, for showcasing artists from around the world and granting me the privilege to be able to hear music from all cultures

[@biolaoyelade6551]

Wow

[@Abdoukarimm]

From Mali 🇲🇱

[@PositiveContinentNews]

Love to my Malian People.

[@CombustibleL3mon]

This guy collaborated with Italian pianist Ludovico Einaudi on the album Diario Mali. What a legend!

[@eumeliacartwright2629]

Bet that is amazing!

[@CombustibleL3mon]

@@eumeliacartwright2629the pieces are on KZbin, just search 'Diario Mali'

[@eumeliacartwright2629]

@@CombustibleL3mon Will do. Thank you

[@calypso7778]

Mes deux musiciens préférés, quel Paradis 💚

[@fadimacamara479]

This is the music I grew up on. Proud Guinean.

[@noemiareis1121]

❤

[@angelmclemore1785]

Did anyone else feel the music in your heart?

[@COLORSxSTUDIOS]

Yes!

[@candacecarter5864]

Me too! Very spiritual and healing. One of the most beautiful instruments I’ve ever heard

[@stayaway9999]

I keep returning to relisten..it gives me tranquillity

[@sabrinastarks7868]

Crying cleansing tears

[@KayteeS]

Absolutely.

[@December_baby04]

The peace that I felt watching this is a peace I want to feel everyday for the rest of my life

[@COLORSxSTUDIOS]

🙏

[@odilevanderzaag]

It's a peace I thought I'd lost. Reconnecting to sounds from home is so meaningful. Thank you COLORS

[@hodannn]

Masha’Allah talented man. Much love from Somalia 🇸🇴 viva Africa

[@fiacsytv6070]

Merci colors de permettre aux artistes africains de s'exprimer dans vos studios je rêve que mon tour arrive

[@KenniIsBored]

How mesmerizing, his music is awakening my sense of wonder. It’s as if I’m running in a field of grass

[@marcelonunes2205]

The type of sound that makes everyone stop and sit quietly in silence while the power of music enters the soul.

[@Skinniest_Kween]

He plays with the grace of a king’s royal musician. Beautiful.

[@niners_971]

Ça me rappelle trop kirikou ce mood ❤️❤️

[@rayy4597]

C'est dingue la coordination qu'il possède dans les doigts, on dirait que plusieurs personnes jouent à la fois.

[@randynsimba426]

Vraiment

[@bellabouboulethiothio5596]

Hors c'est à peine 3 doigts qui jouent. Wonderful 😻

[@franckamontanoe]

Les joueurs de kora sont toujours impressionnants

[@manx748]

@@bellabouboulethiothio5596 4 doigts ;)

[@marcosgibson9371]

I've never heard anything like this. Thanks to Colors once again for broadening my horizon.

[@COLORSxSTUDIOS]

🙏

[@Kentaronizer]

Listen to 'Ballake Sissoko & Toumani Diabat - Bafoulabe' when you can. Just an incredibly beautiful song. I first heard it several years ago on 'Mala's BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix' - also helped broaden my horizon.

[@ramakonate3151]

Glad to see Malian music is finally getting the recognition it deserves ❤️🇲🇱

[@khaily6645]

Not all classical music is European! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@seanrimada8571]

One day I wish for a Colors fest that resembles the Montreal Jazz fest

[@jacemeyer696]

😍

[@tanyapineda7212]

I agree & it would surpass any festival anywhere🙏🏼❤

[@miurtouissi1093]

I'm from Montreal and somehow I've never been... I need to!

[@imbobby3566]

I don't really listen to music without lyrics (except some Beethoven, etc and not very often) but I really like this and he is very charismatic.

[@Pat315]

You should!

[@imbobby3566]

@@Pat315 yeah I know but I'm easily distracted and I don't understand every nuances of music so it's more complicated for me to understand and appreciate some music. But sometimes I really enjoy it depends of how I feel I guess. And I really like techno, house, and trance music without lyrics so I don't know maybe my ears are just not used to it. But I will definitely try and listen to songs without lyrics now.

[@imbobby3566]

@@Pat315 btw I really like your username

[@Pat315]

@@imbobby3566 Love those genres too, sometimes it takes the right piece of music to spark you. Cheers! Hope you're doing good :)

[@erwannlepinay4726]

Listen to, Ali farka - Diaraby

[@apoetsbrain6794]

So regal. So Africa. I love it. What a beautiful world we live in full of beauty still. Amazing music.

[@andreasantilli22]

The traditional music of Mali is among the most interesting on the world scene. The Sissoko family has been full of talented griots for generations. ❤

[@ameanasaur]

The Original harp. Absolutely beautiful in sound and musicianship, this is amazing.

[@undertakerfreedy1060]

Thanks Sir harp is originally African

[@Molecular-Brainwaves-Translate]

The banjo also came from Africa. It was called "the banjar". Apparently the first string instrument was found in Mesopotamia, but Africans made it better of course :)

[@dengmadhel]

Kora my G. F the harp.

[@dengmadhel]

There's another in the Lake Victoria region called the Nyatiti

[@deboayangbile1689]

No it's not the African harp. It's a Kora. Simple as it is.

[@Mimsoou]

Thank you for sharing local artists 🥺🇲🇱

[@COLORSxSTUDIOS]

🙏

[@veralopes5692]

🙌🏾🇨🇻there’s no denial that this is pure magic .the relaxation of listen to this takes me afar to motherland Africa we are one .✊🏾

[@dalewalker4666]

Saw this amazing musician with his band in York, UK a couple of years ago, all of them were brilliant and their music absolutely blew me away, a must see.

[@Dynsdead]

Malian music is my absolute favourite from african music. ❤️

[@lamingtonw]

I love the Kora! Makes beautiful music!

[@Sig9y]

Mali/Senegal land of the genius that shaped our civilization

[@beatsbyblu6374]

remember studying this instrument in my African civilization class a few years back glad to see him again

[@BreenSN]

What is the name of this instrument?

[@hodannn]

Must take ages to master

[@chrystianaw8256]

@@BreenSN it's called the kora

[@charlesakhimienmhonan2175]

Kora

[@ff.n3140]

​@@BreenSNthis is kora

[@AfroDysiaque]

Encore une fois merci d'avoir permis aux artistes africains d'avoir de la visibilité ! J'espère qu'à l'avenir y'aurait d'autres coloris avec des artistes africains et Mali pussanci à Magni Deh ! Faut jamais l'oublier.🇲🇱🇲🇱🇲🇱🇲🇱🇲🇱🙌🏾

[@gracie99999]

Exactly!

[@flop.2314]

Je viens de tomber sur cette vidéo par hasard et cet artiste m'a profondément touché. Sa proposition est d'une pureté et d'une sincérité déconcertante. Merci pour ce moment 🙏🏾

[@shieyawe3691]

His outfit is simply majestic! An artistic expression deserving of its own recognition.

[@micha-estla6860]

I’m african but I had forgotten how many traditional african instruments exist 😭

Almost like a spiritual experience . Beautiful !!

[@moodybatooty5945]

I sat and closed me eyes and this sound took me somewhere beautiful.🌹 Totally an outer body experience. 💫✨

[@howtolearncoding6154]

If you’re here, it’s because you have great taste in music.

[@narceliankrisa3769]

My heart got kinda overwhelmed at some parts. This is really top tier quality music

[@gracie99999]

Exactly!

[@kudzaimutasa607]

Watching this from Zimbabwe, this is awesome. Africa is a basket of beautiful culture

[@jaderene]

This performance is going to be incredibly inspiring!

[@COLORSxSTUDIOS]

You were right!

[@poundo5651]

You have no idea how this makes me happy!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️ Merci Colors for featuring artists from all around the world.

[@COLORSxSTUDIOS]

Our pleasure 🙏

[@MandingWarrior42]

Le plus bel instrument sur cette terre.

[@asmaatamna4343]

La kora 🥰 quel instrument merveilleux ❤️ Greetings from a North African

[@braaji]

Mandingue music of Mali, of Soundiata Keita the Great, love you from Los Angeles

[@AbdulhakemAmri]

Amazing music, amazing culture. Love from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦

[@mrfreedofficiel3191]

Wai respect je sens un maître dans son domaine de prédilection. C’est l’Afrique qui gagne ✊🏾

[@pisterchia]

Questa esecuzione contiene tutti i suoni delľuniverso primordiale degli strumenti a corda. 👏👏👏

[@neo7i]

Love You Colors

[@juanpablobusso6090]

Dios mío muchas gracias... estos artistas y su cultura en la música sobrepasan a cualquier género de los últimos siglos ...mucho amor al manden y que crezca

[@TheLastLyrics]

It's seems like that COLORS studios brings those artists from a planet called "the perfection"

[@newbotx]

Every time the Bass hits, it feels like its saying everything will be all right.

[@souleymanekane1575]

African ballad in the heart of the essential. I like to be carried away by these melodies which remind me of my childhood. Thank you Ballaké🙏🏾🌻🎉

[@mariamal-bahar3893]

This instrument has such a unique sound, if I only heard it without seeing, I would never be able to tell how it looks like

[@etieneadriano5957]

The greate Ballake Sissoko, greetings from Angola!

[@blaqprinceofficial7574]

I was late for work because of this music 🎶 I’m proud to be African & I am an artist too

[@nenenuts1826]

Quel bonheur de retrouver Ballaké Sissoko sur Colors! 🌈😊

[@i.luqmancisse1045]

Juste incroyable

[@treythefatalhero1810]

The only African artist who's from the same place I'm from (ivory coast) is salif keita. I'm glad I found another one! Thanks colors

[@marlenemweru5]

Beautiful! Malian music is so beautiful

[@rasta-moumou9749]

Much respect dear brother for the pure competence and mastery of this heavenly music...that's Africa my brothers....the source of a genuine culture...

[@achro2491]

i didn’t even know this instrument existed it’s so cool

[@Creshandoooo9239]

Its called "kora" 😊

[@sattabust5253]

It's call Kora, a mandinka traditional instrument

[@tinininho]

Now imagine an entire concert with a full orchestra!! Just amazing!!

[@gracie99999]

Was thinking this instrument instead of the damn harp earlier

[@cokoufidelahoudjiazonsi1465]

C'est magnifique, je comprend pourquoi les esprits des ancêtres reste avec nous,c est pour écouter ce genre de mélodie.

[@galaxylucia1898]

Oui, c’est très magnifique et est tranquille. Je l’écoute une par une semaine.

[@jteraconte929]

C'est fort à chaque fois j'écoute la cora je frissonne surtout quand je suis au village l'esprit des anciens est présent c'est fort

[@bridgeteke60]

This is why I love COLORS

[@obrigando]

La construction de la musique est épatante. Un dialogue musical nous est présenté, est cela par le biais de sa justesse technique ! C’est un plaisir de rencontrer une telle douceur auditive Thanks COLOR SHOW ✨

[@manjirosano7608]

It's a Masterclass Please @COLORS, i want to listen Sona Jobarteh here in the future

[@devorepepper8472]

In my mind I almost forget that it's 1 instrument. I just hear so much!

[@noellsara4009]

I love the sound of Kora, great Artist! Thank you for sharing this kind of music that's pure art!

[@julie943]

Kora is such a beautiful instrument, thank you Ballake Sissoko for playing it so well and enchanting our souls. Lots of love

[@sistaanne1297]

TOUT EST MAGNIFIQUE, LA MUSIQUE, L HOMME , L HABIT DE LUMIÈRE.. MERCI BALLAKE, 🙏🏽 💚💛❤️

[@hessojean3950]

C est profondément émouvant, la Cora vous interpelle profondément , la Cora et l opéra relèvent de la beauté absolue !!!!!!!!!

[@alicemiriah]

This was very beautiful! There’s only a few artists I enjoy who’s music is instrumental (Lonnie Liston Smith, Yanni and Ahmad Jamal) but I’ll go ahead and add this man to the list. Glad to see he’s on spotify 💕

[@sergeybondarew]

Amazing music which removes border between cultures and traditions. It's a kind of magic!

[@oliviernathacia1443]

I'm sold... I absolutely love this type of music - Never heard of the KORA, never even knew that it existed. Ballake is sooo talented. These are much needed African sounds so soothing and calming to the mind and soul

[@lordborgia]

Listen to his duet with Toumani Diabate called New Ancient Strings

[@LoveKeyyz]

As someone who plays the harp, thank you COLORS for showcasing the kora. This is simply divine.

[@LICKMYNYNE]

This instrument is the predecessor of the Banjo in the America's

[@saraadam3941]

How classy is he! Love Mali and Senegal can’t wait to visit one day!

[@msyllas6164]

West Africa from Mali 🇲🇱✅

[@tanzeelaakhtar5243]

Wow, this is so uplifting and vibrational.

[@amadougolfa3501]

Mali puissanci 🔥🏄🏾‍♂️

[@sambousissoko3627]

Maliba 🇲🇱🔥🙏

[@TyaGem]

First time listening seeing n understanding Kora, What beautiful music ❤ the sound Thank you COLORS for this upload of KORA the artist who is playing this..long-necked harp lute of the Malinke people of western Africa. So interesting it's history read it on google ..

[@credmond378]

I live the sound of the Kora. Get Sona Jobarteh on here too!