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Kadialy Kouyate, Dudu Kouate, and Fred Thomas
The trio converge for a unique night at Sands Films Studio.
Drawing on the ancient Griot traditions of their ancestors, Kadialy’s intricate original compositions are brought to life through the cosmic free-jazz philosophy Dudu honed with the Art Ensemble of Chicago. ECM artist Fred Thomas anchors the trio, his broad practice as an improvising musical polymath grounded in a deep connection to West African music. The result is a rich tapestry of haunting vocals, virtuosic kora, exploratory percussion, and subtle double bass grooves.
Real-Time Broadcasting
the program will begin to play automatically at June 25th, 2026 7:45 PM and play live. Viewers will be able to rewind (or fast-forward to the live point). If viewers join late, they can restart the beginning of the program. When the last item has finished, the program will become available for on-demand viewing until the availability window closes.
Kadialy Kouyate, Dudu Kouate, and Fred Thomas
The trio converge for a unique night at Sands Films Studio.
Drawing on the ancient Griot traditions of their ancestors, Kadialy’s intricate original compositions are brought to life through the cosmic free-jazz philosophy Dudu honed with the Art Ensemble of Chicago. ECM artist Fred Thomas anchors the trio, his broad practice as an improvising musical polymath grounded in a deep connection to West African music. The result is a rich tapestry of haunting vocals, virtuosic kora, exploratory percussion, and subtle double bass grooves.
Real-Time Broadcasting
the program will begin to play automatically at June 25th, 2026 7:45 PM and play live. Viewers will be able to rewind (or fast-forward to the live point). If viewers join late, they can restart the beginning of the program. When the last item has finished, the program will become available for on-demand viewing until the availability window closes.