Balabeats • Kanazoé Orkestra

Tuesday 29 September, 8pm – ESSECI, Corte Vanna and Giulio Ferrero

The universe of Kanazoé Orkestra was born from the encounter between the profound Mandinka tradition of West Africa and the European music scene. Internationally recognized since their first album, "Miriya"—which won the Best African Album of 2016 award—and confirmed by years of international touring following their subsequent albums, "Tolonso" and "Folikadi," the band led by master griot Seydou Diabaté continues to evolve their sonic language. Their new project, "Balabeatz," represents the pinnacle of this research: a work in which the ancestral spirituality of the balafon and griot storytelling intertwine with the electronic rhythms and urban sounds of Nigeria and South Africa. With virtuosity, hypnotic grooves, and messages of strong social awareness, Kanazoé Orkestra offer a spectacle capable of connecting Africa's roots with a global audience.
Towards the Multicolor Festival 2026, curated by theMano nella Mano Cultural Association.

How to Participate
The concert is free but registration is required by clicking here (bookings open from September 16th).