Introducing AKA Trio

 

★★★★ the Scotsman
AKA trio Antonio Forcione, Seckou Keita , Adriano Adewale
Performing at the Assembly main Hall - 14-19 Aug Edinburgh Fest 2011.mov
Saturday September 10th, 2011 11:05

ThreeWeeks - ED2011 Music Review: Antonio Forcione
There are no words to describe the greatness of this show. In the most epic trio of musical perfection I have ever come across, acoustic guitarist Antonio Forcione is joined by Seckou Keita on the kora and percussionist Adriano Adewale. Not only are the performers' musical abilities mind-blowing, but the passion and genuine joy of playing for others brilliantly shines on their faces and temporarily blinds you, so that, in the extremely rare occurrence that they make a mistake, you'll be none the wiser. Every single audience member was mesmerised by this performance; it is easily one of the best shows I have ever seen, in and out of the Fringe. It would be tragic to miss this.
Quotes
Antonio Forcione: "A major international guitar virtuoso ...Remarkable personal magnetism" JAZZFM - www.antonioforcione.com

Seckou Keita: "The Hendrix of the Kora" MUSIC NEWS - www.seckoukeita.com

Adriano Adewale: "A whole percussion orchestra by himself" British Theatre Guide - www.adrianoadewale.co.uk

★★★★ AKA Trio review from the Scotsman
Assembling a collective of international musical ideas, these three musical masters have beautifully captured a concoction of world music. Each equally skilled with a supreme knowledge of music, Forcione, Keita and Adewale allow their intricate fast running melodies to weave together and drive the music forward in a beautiful chase. Audiences are guaranteed a powerful and dynamic show of wit, personality and musical virtuosity.
By Jim Gilchrist
Published: 18/8/2011

AKA Trio. Seckou Keita, Antonio Forcione, Adriano Adewale in London 3 dates only

Pizza Express Jazz Club Soho

Sunday 11th December  1.30pm AND 8.00pm, Monday 12th 8.30pm

http://pizzaexpresslive.co.uk/jazzList.aspx

Due to the sold out popularity of the last London shows, here's another chance to catch them before the year is out. Tickets are selling fast!
AKA TRIO
Antonio Forcione - Adriano Adewale - Seckou Keita
When three world-renowned virtuosos unite, everyone has something to say.

"A one-off musical sensation.  Unmissable"
The Scotsman
"Passion Grace and Fire"
The Times
"Breathtaking finger-work & musicianship”
New Statesman (Seckou Keita)

SECKOU KEITA TO PERFORM AT TED GENEVA

Seckou Keita @ TEDxRC2
27th November 2011

Seckou will be one of the contributors at the Geneva conference discussing what can be done to multiply the power of humanity.
 
On Sunday 27 November, around 500 guests, including international and Swiss diplomats, local officials, the heads of National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, corporate and financial leaders, academics, journalists, health professionals, volunteers, museum curators, scientists, economists and other 'doers and thinkers' will be invited to take part in a very special TEDx experience at the Bâtiment des Forces Motrices in Geneva. The European Director of TED, Bruno Giussani, will be the host and master of ceremonies. The event is being jointly organised by the International Committee of the Red Cross and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

Each of the speakers will share their unique thoughts and insights into what can be done to multiply the power of humanity. Afterwards, the Geneva guests will be invited to continue the conversation during a cocktail in the reception hall of the BFM – one of Geneva's most beautiful and historic buildings.

The main event will be webcast live to groups of people across the globe and National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, who want to share in this unique experience.

you can watch the speeches and music live at:
http://www.ted.com/tedx/events/2400

Seckou BBC Bristol interview 2nd Oct

Seckou appeared on BBC Bristol to talk about himself and the upcoming Shumacher concerts (and Michael Jackson!).

Click below to hear the interview.

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Special one off Seckou Keita show for a new chapter

Beginning a new chapter of shows and recordings Seckou Keita performs at Acapela, Pentyrch, just outside Cardiff on Friday October 7th.

A converted chapel, this is a beautiful environment for the kora.

Seckou will be accompanied by his sister Binta on voice and brother Sura on percussion.

Come and share a magical, intimate, uplifting live experience! Seckou will be supported by the Colombian duo Marenco & Menjura.

http://acapela.virb.com/

Venue page - http://acapela.virb.com/venue

AKA TRIO Assembly Hall, Main Hall Five shows only, 15 – 19 August

Antonio Forcione - Seckou Keita - Adriano Adewale
When three world-renowned virtuosos unite, everyone has something to say.

Multi award winning acoustic guitarist Antonio Forcione from Italy, Senegalese griot kora player Seckou Keita and Brazilian percussionist Adriano Adewale will be performing together at this year’s Edinburgh festival as ‘Aka Trio.’ These three phenomenal, dynamic musicians are not just top of their game but the front men of their own bands too. Performing five shows only, this is a concert not to be missed.

“We’re ping-ponging each other basically,
we’re teasing each other with music,
it’s like a roller coaster”

Assembling a collective of international musical ideas, the musical masters have beautifully captured a concoction of world music. Each equally skilled with a supreme knowledge of music, Forcione, Keita and Adewale allow their intricate fast running melodies to weave together and drive the music forward in a beautiful chase. Audiences are guaranteed a powerful and dynamic show of wit, personality and musical virtuosity.

SEE THE TRIO IN REHEARSAL AT:
http://vimeo.com/27084678

SECKOU KEITA

WELCOME TO ASTAR SECKOU KEITA

We are pleased to welcome Seckou Keita into the Astar family and looking forward to working on a new chapter of shows and recordings.