In the organizer's words:
World music full of tender introspection and at the same time gripping dynamics.
The singer and multi-instrumentalist Nils Kercher draws on the traditions of West Africa as well as the introspective atmosphere of the Nordic expanses and modern songwriting.
His international trio spreads out a lively fusion of two musical worlds with a multi-layered arsenal of percussion, kora, balafon, guitar and a mesh of voices. The music brings the continents together with a new lyrical sound language - and delights listeners of different generations and nationalities.
Barou Kouyaté, long-time fellow musician and nephew of the internationally successful Bassekou Kouyaté, adds a warm color to the texture with his virtuoso Malian lute ngoni.
Kira Kaipainen accompanies the sound journey with a delicate voice, sensitive percussion and lyrics that get under your skin.
The natural and organic sound of the dialogue between the musicians is a testament to their curiosity for the unfamiliar and their aplomb.
The songs feel like a cycle of verses that resonate for a long time. The well-rehearsed trio succeeds in merging the subtlety and delicacy of the compositions with a passion for rhythm and drive. The clearly arranged pieces allow these two poles to vibrate in a powerful and delicate balance.
Nils Kercher's albums have met with a great international response in the global fusion and songwriter music scene and reached the World Music Charts Europe with "Ancient Intimations". The BBC and renowned music magazines such as Songlines, fRoots and R2 compared his pieces with renowned productions from very different cultural circles, from artists such as Rokia Traore, Steve Reich and Peter Gabriel. And this aptly describes his music: it glides from atmosphere to atmosphere and between times and continents, weaving an organic - his own - story with an unmistakable touch.
Nils Kercher (D) Kora (21-stringed West African bridge harp), vocals, percussion, guitar
Oumar Barou Kouyate (Mali) Ngoni (Malian lute), acoustic guitar, talking drum
Kira Kaipainen (FIN) percussion, vocals, balafon
Tickets: 25,40 Euro, reduced 18,80 Euro
https://www.reservix.de/tickets-nils-kercher-trio-mit-special-guest-oumar-barou-kouyate-mali-african-pulse--nordic-space-in-krefeld-kulturpunkt-friedenskirche-am-24-9-2026/e2516788...
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The singer and multi-instrumentalist Nils Kercher draws on the traditions of West Africa as well as the introspective atmosphere of the Nordic expanses and modern songwriting.
His international trio spreads out a lively fusion of two musical worlds with a multi-layered arsenal of percussion, kora, balafon, guitar and a mesh of voices. The music brings the continents together with a new lyrical sound language - and delights listeners of different generations and nationalities.
Barou Kouyaté, long-time fellow musician and nephew of the internationally successful Bassekou Kouyaté, adds a warm color to the texture with his virtuoso Malian lute ngoni.
Kira Kaipainen accompanies the sound journey with a delicate voice, sensitive percussion and lyrics that get under your skin.
The natural and organic sound of the dialogue between the musicians is a testament to their curiosity for the unfamiliar and their aplomb.
The songs feel like a cycle of verses that resonate for a long time. The well-rehearsed trio succeeds in merging the subtlety and delicacy of the compositions with a passion for rhythm and drive. The clearly arranged pieces allow these two poles to vibrate in a powerful and delicate balance.
Nils Kercher's albums have met with a great international response in the global fusion and songwriter music scene and reached the World Music Charts Europe with "Ancient Intimations". The BBC and renowned music magazines such as Songlines, fRoots and R2 compared his pieces with renowned productions from very different cultural circles, from artists such as Rokia Traore, Steve Reich and Peter Gabriel. And this aptly describes his music: it glides from atmosphere to atmosphere and between times and continents, weaving an organic - his own - story with an unmistakable touch.
Nils Kercher (D) Kora (21-stringed West African bridge harp), vocals, percussion, guitar
Oumar Barou Kouyate (Mali) Ngoni (Malian lute), acoustic guitar, talking drum
Kira Kaipainen (FIN) percussion, vocals, balafon
Tickets: 25,40 Euro, reduced 18,80 Euro
https://www.reservix.de/tickets-nils-kercher-trio-mit-special-guest-oumar-barou-kouyate-mali-african-pulse--nordic-space-in-krefeld-kulturpunkt-friedenskirche-am-24-9-2026/e2516788...
Location
Luisenplatz 1
Luisenplatz 1
47799 Krefeld
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