Dudu Kouate, Kadialy Kouyate & Fred Thomas

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.