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Band on the Wall present a series of films about African music concerts which took place in Manchester from June to September, as part of the London 2012 Festival, called We Face Forward.

This featured concert-- with Senegalese kora maestro Diabel Cissokho -- took place at Band on the Wall on 3rd August.

One of Senegal's most loved musicians who, along with his incredible band, blends traditional rhythms with bluesy West African melodies and upbeat dance grooves.

Part of the great line of Cissokho griots, Diabel Cissokho's virtuosity and versatility on the harp-like kora is astounding.

Collaborating with everyone from Kandia Kouyate and Pee Wee Ellis to bluesman Ramon Goose -- and even a long stint as Baaba Maal's kora player -- Diabel's 'resonant voice and rocking kora style' (Songlines) have been welcomed everywhere from WOMAD and Glastonbury to London's Barbican.

Filmed by Band on the Wall Tv