Sheku Kanneh-Mason - No Woman, No Cry (Arr. Cello) [Studio Session]

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Sheku Kanneh-Mason, the record-breaking 19 year-old British cellist who became a viral sensation after being personally invited by the Duchess of Sussex to perform at Royal Wedding in May 2018. He previously rose to fame as the first black musician to win BBC Young Musician in 2016 and winner of The Times South Bank Breakthrough award 2017. Performing regularly as a soloist and twice at the BAFTA awards, Sheku’s debut album ‘Inspiration’ was released early 2018.
Sheku’s version of Bob Marley’s ‘No Woman, No Cry’ went viral worldwide and he became the first BBC Young Musician winner to enter the Official UK Albums Chart with a debut recording, as well as the youngest cellist ever to reach the Top 20. He is one of this year’s biggest breakthrough artists - across any genre.
Sheku has been on a whirlwind adventure since winning BBC Young Musician 2016 - performing Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah’ at the BAFTAs in front of Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, playing at 10 Downing Street as part of the 30th anniversary of Black History Month, and making his BBC Proms debut as a soloist with Chineke! - Europe’s first majority BME (black and minority ethnic) orchestra - with the video of his performance going viral. He now studies at the Royal Academy of Music in London.
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[@ikeokoro9379]

The Royal wedding brought me here 😍😍

[@sheilamaxwell5303]

ike okoro Mee too. This young man truly has something special. I’ve always loved the sound of a Cello. The sound just gets deep down in my soul.

[@poeticone68]

Same for me!

[@joelaxume2066]

BE PROUD

[@waikato3061]

me too

[@ecd3005]

The same!

[@psneale67]

My son just turned 6. He's been playing cello since last year. He loves to watch this young sir.

[@godisgomes]

Porsche Neale please continue to encourage him! Welldone Mum!

[@psneale67]

godisgomes I will. He loves playing and he's getting so good.

[@Zwaks]

Keep encouraging him. I don't think it'll happen to your son but I don't want him to regret stopping instruments like I have. I've recently taken piano up again this year after several years of longing to relearn.

[@jaimeeclair8999]

This young man is a great role model for your son, not just talent wise but he's of great character too.

[@vicoadjedje8034]

Mothers like you make their sons thrive for greatness.

[@fluffy2dimaxx836]

Bob Marely would be proud big up 😢 No woman nuh cry😍

[@ljdasilva3139]

Close your eyes and it's hard to imagine it's only one cello.

[@jamesharris2002]

LJ Da Silva Exactly!

[@rogerw830]

yeah

[@CreoleLadyBug]

This young man was born to do this. Outstanding, mesmerizing, tantalizing, whimsical and a reminder of all that’s good in the world.

[@Stratocaster01]

Not with dry eyes did I watch this. Simply amazing. Kudos to wonderful parents who nurtured this.

[@tonygohagan2766]

That's Roots And Culture from 8 Different Traditions... Right There!

[@guerrillagourmet]

Thanks to the French CBC for introducing me to this!!

[@actgirl1234567]

And the classicalfm 96.3 😊

[@gabrielmcwethy3441]

I love how he really makes this his piece. For so many pop song-covers by classical musicians, they just parrot the song, essentially making elevator music. They rob the song of its original beauty, and they embarrass themselves. Here, he compliments the original piece and fully makes it his own, as if it were for the cello all along. He has beautiful musicality and a wonderfully original and engaging interpretation! Love it!

[@TheLearningLounge]

In these chaotic times, it soothes the soul to listen to and watch this incredibly talented young man.

[@WilliamFang173]

Just heard a snippet on today's NPR Morning Edition. Beautiful

[@mariadavis8745]

It’s nice to know that BBC’s Young Musician of the Year is happy to play Reggae music. Thanks for posting. I think you’re fabulous.

[@giaplumley9306]

He is so amazing...❤️ he preformed at my school and I instantly fell in love😂

[@karolinepereira1]

Please, come to Brazil! We loves U... come to Brasilia, i want to see you ♡

[@HappyPhilS]

It is good to see and hear a cellist as sensitive and accomplished as you are Sheku. It is also fitting that the videographer and audio technician are delivering the best representation of your love of playing music with skill and such heartfelt transforming style. Thank you

[@claremmm]

What a wonderful reply....! thank you from the USA

[@lightespeed]

I can only imagine the difficulty of playing at this pace, the spacing of the notes and the subtleties of playing are laid bare with no busy music to hide behind. I hope that makes sense.

[@bibisingh5424]

My husband and I watched his performance at the Royal wedding and was entranced!! Great job you’re unique.

[@death2yourtruth]

Reincarnated

[@echoequani8326]

Wow! My friend said he is going to use this man as an inspiration, for a young African-American boy at his school that has been getting into a lot of trouble that also plays the cello.

[@sandraprice3426]

After going back and listening to Bob Marley perform this in 1977 when he was young, Sheku’s arrangement literally brought me to tears. This is magical. Extraordinary what he can do with this gorgeous instrument.

[@marjoriebignall9615]

You are the best my lad...all the very best to you and your family, love you all.

[@donna-sheamcgee-boyce4973]

Bravo! And a classical Reggae too?! Oh wow!!

[@marciathedj8088]

Just so awesome - I am certain Bob Marley would have loved your rendition. All the best of future success to you +ShekuKannehMason God bless you!

[@enigma6451]

You did my country well🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲. Thankyou.

[@patriciacannon1829]

Nesta Robert Marley would be proud!!! This young man is AWESOME.

[@ailbhewardebrown3782]

I come back to this over and over. Proud to be from the same city as this cello wizard.

[@dantewalters7749]

The most inspirational rendition I have ever heard.

[@djinnisequoia]

This young man has done a very beautiful thing. I love his tweaking of classical technique in service of deep emotion. My respect and praise.

[@sadik.oagile6779]

The Royal Wedding brought me here and to think you've just been existing while I was none the wiser is baffling. I wonder how many more people like you are out there. I'm probably going to see you live soon, I'm sure it'll be worth the wait

[@sadik.oagile6779]

ART I saw a mini-documentary about the family, its so inspiring, heartwarming and cool.

[@joma3034]

I love Bob Marley and i hope so much he can hear this in heaven. Im sure this will bring him to tears. As it does me... Takes my breath away.

[@Femmefatale32000]

I am so sure he knows and watches. I also think he would approve greatly of this rendition of his song.

[@salehbogary]

Thanks to the royal wedding !

[@cathykalimon6520]

Bob Marley would be so happy to hear this music performed by Sheku. This young man is so amazing. The whole family is amazing!

[@latishadaniels4304]

I cried even though it says dont..Lol!! Beautiful!

[@MadoCHRISTOPHE]

*it's a real pleasure to listen to you*

[@SandKeats]

Gosh he is beautiful, on top of everything

[@ibrahimmoss]

Talent like this is as rare as a midnight sun. Brilliant

[@Safe-and-effective]

haha

[@grichards6006]

Watching this all the way in Nassau Bahamas this young man is Gifted. Bob Marley would have been proud. The whole family is Gifted. Awesome Parents awesome children.

[@EdgarGarciaBlackRhythmbeatbox]

Beautifull

[@guydupays8558]

What a great performance! We have this beautiful song in our repertoire. LA ROCHELLE GOSPEL CHOIR

[@BLESSINGMARIEE]

Absolutely breathtaking 😍

[@hasshisudler2671]

The next great cello virtuoso has arrived.

[@fitnessbrotherade2959]

Sounds beautiful the cello...😊

[@chantaln6843]

Magical rendition... BRAVO!

[@agethahall1429]

Gifted, talanted, skilful, brilliant, expert, accomplished, first-rate, competent, proficient, mastery. These are just a few words to describe Sheku Kennah-Mason.... I love his rendition of 'No Woman No Cry'. 🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶🎻🎻🎻🎻🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶❤️❤️❤️

[@inocenciofrancisco2859]

Bobby would be very proud to watch you playing this piece. Nicely done.

[@dawn5400]

I hope Bob Marley's family have seen this, wonderful job

[@shenekamoore10]

Raw talent! Beautiful rendition!👏👏👏

[@damienrucart7241]

it's so beautiful and moving to see someone mastering their instrument, thank you for this moment.

[@mariadelcrodriguez8267]

What a joy is to listen to Sheku Kanneh-Mason. He has this incredible ability to pour his soul into what he plays. May he continue to reach all of his dreams!

[@AngelNClown]

Ave Maria at the Royal Wedding... Now this 😍 😍 😍

[@verasworld3028]

Great, performance . Well done

[@Jbm0230]

I LIVE for musicians like this. They are the ones who show in their playing that the music is them.

[@intowngirl102]

I think Bob would be proud. I'm no musician but I loved your rendition of my fav. Bob M. songs! I hope your career soars! You are so talented!🎻🎵

[@rogerw830]

😥😥😥😥😥

[@mikedonnit972]

Jah know, your BEST piece

[@vickilataillade3434]

Yes, the Royal Wedding brought me here as well! Simply Beautiful!

[@kiwi9921]

I knew w/o a doubt that this would be good. I was right!

[@Minor7thb5]

This is true talent. A hard earned gift from God.

[@matc87]

Bullsht. Hard earned gift from himself for himself prob to share with others..no God needed

[@carpediem8328]

Beautiful! moving!...yah man! Love dis...and thanks to your appearance at the Royal wedding. Well done young man!

[@datraass]

BEAUTIFUL My Yout! 🔥🇯🇲🔥

[@blckstrdust2703]

I don’t think most people really understand just what he did on this cello. Wow. It kinda sounds simple but NOTHING about this composition is that. Wow.... to make one instrument sound like many. The levels to this guys talent.

[@70Sapphires]

I was watching BGT videos and came across the Kanneh-Mason family - which I became an instant fan of - to realize that the impressive Cellist at the Royal Wedding was one of these young men.

[@orkidchempaka9867]

With eyes close suddenly brought me to tears.

[@xianxiany7101]

I can hear him breath 😍

[@miriam7408]

You're amazing!!

[@asq8948]

Fantastic!

[@arundelmercure553]

Just stunning. And delicate too. What amazing talent this young man has, I applaud. He'll go far!

[@user-vc9rz4nh2o]

Deep. Impressed.... Very humanity... Warm like mother's heart Thank you for beautiful harmony

[@sandraojewska6235]

YAY!!! So good. I can't stop smiling.

[@9foramusicalWorld]

Beautiful! I loved his performance

[@mzDANCEiHEART]

Patty V me too

[@jesusbonnie]

I watched it sober then I watched it higher than a kite....Bob would be proud.

[@Isation]

This is so beautiful it made me cry

[@garnetdacres1527]

The Royal wedding brought me here also. This is the best cover version for the legend Bob i will say

[@adrianampoveda]

The best! The Royal Wedding performance was amazing!

[@toxicpolecat4215]

Beautiful, music and peace to my ears. Keep up the good work!

[@cheryl1969ful]

The royal wedding brought me here. This guy is a phenom and plays which such feelings it just draws you in.

[@tassaditcherfi6140]

you are ingenious, you really are.

[@rrice5016]

O My God, such a beautiful rendition by an unsung prodigy.

[@jerelngai4952]

Sooooo yeah, been looking at artists from the UK and I ran into one of his videos under under a Shakka search...lol lol SAY NADA! HE'S DOPE!!! LOVE THE COVER BROTHER! COME TO THE US!!! I'LL PAY TO SEE YOU. LOVE BRO

[@josweetlove1537]

This young man is a totally fantastic musician !! Wow.

[@Greenshorts420]

Très jolie ❤🇰🇪 The future is bright 🙂

[@mariadavis8745]

It’s rthe know that a winner of BBC’s Young Musician of the Year

[@kimberlysalico-diehl4847]

This is gorgeous. Thank you. I especially appreciate it when classical musicians show their dexterity outside that genre. This sounds as if Bob Marley played the cello, and knew Bach personally. Ha, maybe Bach and Marley were conspiring in heaven, and said...this would be the perfect sound ... and they heard it in you...

[@ballasgleek]

Absolutely incredible. Beautiful.

[@laidysarah2941]

I can't stop listening to your work. Love you!! keep it up.

[@lecoleadstefnum]

My my, that's the first revolutionary instrumental version of that song I have ever heard

[@danmoorestoned]

Amazing piece from an amazing guy! I wish you could of played this on that cello 400 years ago and filled the halls with bob!

[@peterobinson3678]

and vegene....

[@IER-ns9hv]

Wow!! Beautiful Beautiful!!

[@robinholland1136]

Brilliant! Bach meets Bob.

[@telefan2638]

Brilliant...!!! Genius...!!! True Perfection...!!!

[@fiddlejobs]

I must get his Inspiration album!

[@Bluetoffee1993]

This soothes my soul

[@averilleX]

Beautiful.

[@crazyduck1254]

Such virtuosity, and great concentration, well done 👍

[@Gianemakeup]

You are my absolute favorite! Love how talented you are and the feeling of the music all over your handsome face ❤️. Bravo!

[@thrandumbguy]

Simply beautiful. Very clever.

[@Sytheartist]

Absolutely amazing

[@bobby12348]

beautiful played!!👏👏

[@adamaalphonse]

Bob Marley will be proud of you. God bless you. You are talented

[@ngai_seot_gwaa1649]

amazing!!

[@kelliethieman5025]

Beautiful 😢❤.

[@kellynorvell5714]

One word......GIFTED

[@deanwinchester110]

Très beau, ce jeune homme est talentueux. Quand on est sensible au classique, il suffit de fermer les yeux et de laisser le talent du musicien entrer dans l'esprit de celui où celle qui l'écoute.

[@babyz7435]

I love how you play. and just by the looks on your face I can tell that you love playing. I hope I'm able to okay as good as you one day.